Licensed Veterinary Technician - Diagnostic Imaging

Licensed Veterinary Technician
- Diagnostic Imaging

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists

2426 Ceegee St, San Antonio, TX 78217

Full-time

As a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) on the Diagnostic Imaging team, you will help support high-quality radiography, CT, and ultrasound procedures within a specialty veterinary hospital. In this role, you will partner with veterinarians, specialists, veterinary technicians, assistants, and client service teams to help prepare patients, support safe imaging workflows, maintain accurate records, and provide compassionate care throughout each visit.

• Assist with diagnostic imaging procedures, including radiography (X-ray), computed tomography (CT), and ultrasound.
• Prepare, position, and restrain patients for imaging while supporting sedation or anesthesia as directed by the clinical team.
• Monitor patients throughout imaging procedures to help ensure safety, comfort, and accurate results.
• Assist with imaging setup, equipment operation, routine quality checks, and reporting of equipment concerns or malfunctions.
• Maintain accurate imaging records, including proper labeling and storage in PACS systems.
• Communicate with clients, referring hospitals, veterinary teams, and internal departments regarding estimates, patient updates, call-backs, and follow-up needs.
• Work closely with specialists, radiologists, veterinary technicians, assistants, and client service teams to support efficient patient care.
• Follow hospital, OSHA, and radiation safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and radiation monitoring devices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe imaging environment.

• 1 or more years of experience as a veterinary technician required, preferably in diagnostic imaging, specialty, or emergency medicine.
• Active Licensed Veterinary Technician credentials required
• Experience with patient handling, restraint, radiographic positioning, sedation or anesthesia support, and safe imaging workflows.
• Familiarity with CT, ultrasound, PACS, digital imaging systems, or specialty hospital workflows preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, teamwork, organization, and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

• Ability to lift and restrain animals of various sizes (up to 50+ lbs with assistance)
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, and positioning patients
• Ability to work in environments with radiation exposure (with proper protection)

• Specialty veterinary hospital setting
• Exposure to anesthetic gases, radiation, and animal-related hazards
• May include evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts depending on hospital needs

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.

• 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.

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