Veterinary Technician - Medical Oncology Team Lead

Thrive Pet Healthcare

Mansfield (TX)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources (Lyra Health)

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave

Backup childcare and elder care

Free CE courses

Pet perks and discounts

Student loan support

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Mansfield is seeking a Veterinary Technician – Medical Oncology Team Lead. The role involves hands-on outpatient treatments, lab work, and surgery assistance, with a 30–40 hour week split across day/evening/weekend/holiday shifts.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in oncology or internal medicine, anesthesia and endoscopy experience, and strong client communication. Thrive offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an IM or Oncology veterinary technician (preferred).
Experience in anesthesia and endoscopy.
Able to observe animal behavior and condition.
Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring of ASA I-III (preferred ASA I-V).
Able to obtain blood pressure, interpret ECG/SpO2/ETCO2, and integrate signs for intervention.
Collect laboratory samples (blood, urine, tissue) for testing.
Perform lab tests (urinalyses, blood counts).
Administer medications and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian.
Record patients' case histories.
Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and judgment.

Responsibilities

Support veterinarians to ensure quality care and educate clients.
Assist with surgeries and procedures while maintaining patient flow.
Maintain comprehensive medical records with practice systems.
Obtain health history and update medical charts.
Use safe restraining techniques and keep treatment areas clean and organized.
Mentor and support fellow team members.

Skills

Oncology veterinary tech

Anesthesia

Endoscopy experience

Patient monitoring

Laboratory skills

Vital signs interpretation

Communication with clients

Tools

Anesthesia equipment

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

Description

Veterinary Technician - Medical Oncology Team Lead

Thrive Mansfield

Full-Time

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.

About You:

As a Medical Oncology Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life-changing work will range from the hands‑on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients. A full‑time position would require working between 30-40 hours a week, which includes a combination of day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

Has a minimum of 2 years’ experience as an IM or Oncology veterinary technician (preferred)
Has experience in anesthesia and endoscopy experience
Able to observe the behavior and condition of animals
Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring of ASA I-III (preferred experience with ASA I-V)
Able to obtain blood pressure, interpret basic ECG, Sp02, and ETC02 and integrate clinical signs with disease processes to assist doctors in early and appropriate intervention of patient care
Collect laboratory samples, such as blood, urine, or tissue, for testing
Perform laboratory tests, such as urinalyses and blood counts
Administer medications and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian
Collect and record patients' case histories
Excellent problem‑solving abilities (judgment, logic, creativity, conflict resolution)
Strong attention to detail

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. 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.

About the Hospital

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Mansfield is staffed with emergency veterinarians and technicians 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including holidays. All emergency clinicians are well‑versed in emergency procedures and surgery. We can perform emergency procedures and surgeries at any time of the day or night. We also provide medical oncology and radiation oncology, providing comprehensive cancer care under one roof.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists Mansfield, we provide high‑quality, compassionate care for you and your pets at any time of the day or night. Our goal is to work closely with your primary veterinarian to achieve fluent and seamless patient care, ensuring that we provide the outstanding treatment your pet deserves and your veterinarian recommends.

We offer a full range of emergency services including in‑house bloodwork, digital X‑ray, anesthesia, surgery, oxygen support, blood and plasma transfusion capabilities, digital radiology & ultrasound, and endoscopy.

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.

Who We Are

Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.

Our Support Office teams' power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people‑centered culture, and forward‑thinking business solutions — all while having plenty of fun along the way.

We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care—and we are united by a shared set of values.