Veterinary Technician - Emergency Relief

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Haverford Township (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare in Havertown, PA is seeking a Relief Veterinary Technician to join our team on an as-needed basis. You will provide end-to-end care for our patients, perform lab tests, and assist with admissions and discharges.

The role requires flexibility to work swing or overnight shifts; CVT/RVT/LVT credentials are preferred. This position also offers growth through ThriveU and continuing education programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary experience as a Veterinary Technician (direct patient care).
• Must have ability to work Swing or Overnight Shifts.
• CVT/RVT/LVT (active and current) preferred.
• Superior/advanced technical skills.
• Has strong anesthesia skills (Able to obtain Blood pressure, ECG, SpO2, and ETC02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care).
• Possesses a positive work attitude.
• Self-motivated.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end care for patients, including outpatient treatments and laboratory testing.
• Assist with admitting and discharging patients as part of the care pathway.
• Support doctors in early intervention and patient care decisions through strong clinical skills.

Skills

Clinical veterinary experience

Shift flexibility

Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Anesthesia skills

Positive work attitude

Self-motivated

Communication and organization

Job description

Description

Keystone Veterinary Emergency & Referral is looking for a Relief Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community in Havertown, PA.

About You

You’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients. This is a relief, as needed position.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us.

Your Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of clinical veterinary experience as a Veterinary Technician (direct patient care)
• Must have ability to work Swing or Overnight Shifts
• CVT/RVT/LVT (active and current) preferred
• Superior/advanced technical skills
• Has strong anesthesia skills (Able to obtain Blood pressure, ECG, Sp02, and ETC02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care)
• Possesses a positive work attitude
• Self-motivated
• Excellent communication and organization skills

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

• 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.

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.