Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 26,174 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Pet perks

Education benefits

Job summary

Gentle Care Animal Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina, seeks an Anesthesia Veterinary Technician to join Thrive Pet Healthcare. Full-Time role supporting surgical procedures, anesthesia, and patient care with a focus on high-quality medicine and compassionate service.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of anesthesia experience and AVMA-accredited education. Thrive offers growth, education opportunities, and a collaborative team environment across nationwide locations.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of clinical and anesthetic experience.
• Veterinary technician licensure preferred.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from AVMA-accredited program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care and educate clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures and maintain patient flow.
• Communicate with clients about health concerns and Thrive options.
• Maintain medical records with practice systems and charts.

Skills

Anesthesia experience

Clinical experience

Veterinary licensure preferred

Education

AVMA-accredited program

Job description

Veterinary Technician - Anesthesia

Full-Time

Gentle Care Animal Hospital

Raleigh, North Carolina

Your Experience & Skills

• Veterinary technician licensure preferred
• 1-2 years of clinical and anesthetic experience
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Gentle Care Animal Hospital is looking for a Anesthesia Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

About the Hospital

At Gentle Care Animal Hospital, we combine the warmth and sense of community of a small clinic with the opportunity and support of a nationwide network. We are a high-quality practice equipped with the latest technology, and we offer excellent medicine, surgery, dentistry, laparoscopy, endoscopy, radiology, chemotherapy, ultrasound, and laser, along with boarding, grooming and daycare. We promote a collaborative work environment with positive work/life balance.

At Gentle Care we invest heavily in our employees’ long-term health and happiness!

Roles and 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 outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians
• 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:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits - our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

*Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements. Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $19+/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people-through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives-so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler- giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com. We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.