Veterinary Technician - General Practice

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off including parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Continuing education support

Pet perks at Thrive locations

Job summary

Fort Worth, TX – The PARC Vet, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our 24/7 hospital team. You’ll assist veterinarians, manage in-house lab tests, anesthesia monitoring, and patient discharge, while engaging with clients about care plans.

We seek candidates with 2+ years of veterinary tech experience; CVT/LVT/RVT credentials encouraged. Join a team focused on compassionate care for pets and people alike.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a veterinary technician.
• CVT/LVT/RVT credentials encouraged to apply.
• Experience in anesthesia and surgical assisting and post-operative care.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, judgment, logic and conflict resolution.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to observe the behavior and condition of animals.
• Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring of ASA I–III (preferred ASA I–V).
• Prepare animals and instruments for surgery.
• Collect laboratory samples for testing.
• Perform lab tests including urinalyses and blood counts.
• Comfortable using digital radiography machines and positioning.
• Administer medications and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian.
• Record patients’ case histories.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care and educate clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in line with credential requirements.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns and Thrive Membership options.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records with practice systems.
• Obtain health history from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques and keep treatment areas clean and organized.
• Mentor and support fellow team members.

Skills

Veterinary technician experience

Anesthesia experience

Surgical assisting

Lab tests

Digital radiography

Client communication

Attention to detail

Observation of animal behavior

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT credentials encouraged

Tools

Surgical instruments

Radiography equipment

Job description

Veterinary Technician - General Practice

Fort Worth, Texas

The PARC Vet, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is looking to add a full‑time Veterinary Technician to their team!

At the PARC Vet, a 24/7 Animal Hospital, we provide both wellness care and 24/7 emergency/critical care. Our 25,000 square foot facility is one of the most unique in the country with glass walls that help calm pets’ fears. We care about the people as well as the pets, including our team members.

As a Veterinary Technician you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing care for our precious patients. Your work will include hands‑on outpatient treatments, performing laboratory tests, admitting patients, and discharging patients.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a veterinary technician
• CVT/LVT/RVT credentials encouraged to apply
• Has experience in anesthesia and surgical assisting and post‑operative care
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution)
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to observe the behavior and condition of animals
• Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring of ASA I‑III (preferred experience with ASA I‑V)
• Prepare animals and instruments for surgery
• Collect laboratory samples, such as blood, urine, or tissue, for testing
• Perform laboratory tests, such as urinalyses and blood counts
• Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning
• Comfortable utilizing advanced diagnostic equipment
• Administer medications and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian
• Collect and record patients’ case histories

Role Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with state Veterinary Practice Act requirements for credentialed veterinary technicians and assistants.
• 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

• Access to a 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.
• Earn your AVMA‑CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians.
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits – our care in action

• Paid time off including 8‑weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement, 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.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and no enrollment waiting period.
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses.
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program.
• and so much more!