Veterinary Technician

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401k

CE support

Pet perks

Job summary

Oxford Animal Hospital in Overland Park, KS seeks an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our caring team in a full-time capacity. You will support veterinarians, prepare animals for surgery, and assist with post‑operative care, using digital radiography and maintaining high standards of patient safety.

We value teamwork and ongoing learning, offering competitive wages ($20-24/hr based on experience), paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401k plan, and

Qualifications

• 2 years of continuous veterinary technician/assistant experience preferred.
• Must be able to work some weekends (Saturdays).
• Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images with proper technique.
• Prepare animals and instruments for surgery.
• Provide surgical assistance and post-operative care.
• Desire to practice empathetic, gold standard medicine benefiting our patients.
• Team oriented with an ability to collaborate and support each other.
• Are paw-sitive, kind and provide trustworthy communication to the patients, team members and clients.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Skills

Veterinary experience

Weekend availability

Digital radiography

Surgical prep

Surgical assistance

Empathetic care

Team collaboration

Communication

Growth mindset

Tools

Digital radiography equipment

Job description

Description

Veterinary Technician

Oxford Animal Hospital

Overland Park, KS

Full-time

Who we are

At Oxford Animal Hospital, we offer primary veterinary care, boarding, daycare, and grooming services for dogs and cats in the Overland Park, Olathe, and Leawood areas.

Oxford Animal Hospitalishiring an experiencedVeterinary Technician to join our team!

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• 2 years of continuous veterinary technician/assistant experience preferred
• Must be able to work some weekends (Saturdays)
• Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning.
• Prepare animals and instruments for surgery
• Provide surgical assistance and post-operative care
• Desire to practice empathetic, gold standard medicine benefiting our patients
• Team oriented with an ability to collaborate and support each other
• Are paw-sitive, kind and provide trustworthy communication to the patients, team members and clients.
• Have the desire to constantly grow and advance as a veterinary technician!

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentalsofrunning a pet hospital
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - Thrive U

Benefits – our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Competitive compensation: $20-24/hr-based on experience
• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet Perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well‑being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.