Veterinary Technician

Job Description DescriptionVeterinary Technician $1,500 Sign-On Bonus Thrive Pet Healthcare – The Heights 548 W 19th St A, Houston, TX 77008 Compensation: Hourly pay starting at $17–$25/hour, negotiable based on credentials and experience. The final rate will consider skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Thrive Pet Healthcare – The Heights is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative, patient‐focused team. We proudly serve cats and dogs in the Houston Heights area, providing wellness care, vaccines, spay & neuter services, and end‐of‐life care—and we're committed to being a trusted family vet for our community As part of Thrive Pet Healthcare, you'll enjoy the close‐knit feel of a local practice with the support, benefits, and career growth opportunities of a nationwide network. What You'll Do As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play a key role in delivering high‐quality patient care by: Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and proceduresSupporting anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post‐operative carePreparing patients and surgical instruments for proceduresMonitoring anesthetic patients (ASA I–III; ASA IV–V experience preferred)Collecting laboratory samples and performing in‐house diagnosticsOperating digital radiography and advanced diagnostic equipmentAdministering medications and treatments as prescribedAccurately documenting patient histories and medical recordsMaintaining clean, organized, and sterile treatment, exam, and lab areasUsing safe restraint techniques to ensure patient and team safetySupporting and mentoring fellow team membersWhat We're Looking For Preferred Experience & Skills Minimum 2 years of veterinary technician experienceCVT/LVT/RVT credentials encouragedExperience with anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistingStrong attention to detail and clinical observation skillsExcellent communication and teamwork abilitiesComfort working in a fast‐paced, high‐quality general practice settingYou'll Thrive Here If You Are Compassionate and patient‐focusedOrganized, dependable, and proactiveA collaborative team player who values continuous learningYou'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 - ThriveULive, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skillsA program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospitalAnd, 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 We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including: 401(k) with employer matchMedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insuranceMental health support through Lyra HealthPaid parental leavePurr-ental leave for new pet adoptionsBackup childcare and elder care supportFREE CE coursesPet care discounts and perksStudent loan support toolsSome benefits are available to full-time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility 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. #ZR