Veterinary Technician: Surgical Support & Patient Care

Thrive Pet Healthcare; Hurst (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Pet discounts

Free CE courses

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare – Hurst is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our patient‑focused team. This hands‑on role emphasizes collaboration, high‑quality patient care, and growth within a Thrive network hospital.

You will assist veterinarians, monitor anesthesia, manage pre/post‑op care, and help with diagnostics in a fast‑paced, supportive environment. Thrive offers ongoing learning and cross‑location opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of veterinary technician experience.
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assisting.
• Strong attention to detail and clinical observation skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high‑quality general practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures.
• Support anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post‑operative care.
• Prepare patients and surgical instruments for procedures.
• Monitor anesthetic patients (ASA I–III).
• Collect laboratory samples and perform in‑house diagnostics.
• Operate digital radiography and advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Document patient histories and medical records.

Skills

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

CVT/LVT/RVT credential encouraged

Tools

Digital radiography

In-house diagnostics equipment

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Job description

Thrive Pet Healthcare – Hurst is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our patient‑focused team. This hands‑on role emphasizes collaboration, high‑quality patient care, and growth within a Thrive network hospital.

You will assist veterinarians, monitor anesthesia, manage pre/post‑op care, and help with diagnostics in a fast‑paced, supportive environment. Thrive offers ongoing learning and cross‑location opportunities for career development.