Veterinary Technician

Petcarehospital; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Cedar Park, TX is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to provide comprehensive care for pets. In this full-time role, you'll support veterinarians, assist in surgeries, and educate clients on pet health. Join a community-focused team with access to Thrive's national resources and a commitment to professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for pet adoption

Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care

Discretionary funds and free CE courses

Pet perks and veterinary discounts

Student loan management tools

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of veterinary technician experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with state laws.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns.

Skills

Veterinary technician licensure

Surgical experience

Anesthesia experience

Dental experience

Job description

Veterinary Technician

Full-time: 4 day, 10 hour shifts from 8am-6:15pm, with rotating Saturdays.

Cedar Park, TX

Sign-on Bonus Available!

Schedule: 3-4 days per week, 7:45 AM - 6:00 PM, with some days ending at 5:00 PM. No Saturdays are required at this time, but this will change in the future.

Thrive Cedar Park is looking for a Vet Tech to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Thrive Cedar Park, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About You

As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your work will range from hands-on care of outpatient treatments and laboratory tests, to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Veterinary technician licensure preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years of veterinary technician experience
• Surgical, anesthesia, and dental experience required

Role Responsibilities:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and treatments.
• Maintain medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow protocols, and keep treatment areas clean and organized.
• Mentor and support fellow team members.

About the Hospital

Thrive Cedar Park is a general practice focusing on wellness exams, vaccinations, spay/neuters, surgery, diagnostic imaging, and preventative care. We are open Monday-Friday 8am-6pm.

Benefits – our care in action

Thrive offers benefits supporting emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for pet adoption
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Discretionary funds and free CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Support and Development

We support your career growth through training, free CE, leadership programs, scholarships, and opportunities to move into specialties or different hospital types nationwide.

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 hospitals nationwide. We focus on medical excellence, innovation, and community, supporting our teams and the pets they care for. Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We value diversity, inclusion, and a supportive environment for all team members.