Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Veterinary Technician - Emergency

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Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists of Mansfield is looking for an experienced veterinary technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

Mansfield, TX

Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists of Mansfield offers overnight opportunities for experienced veterinary technicians.

As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

• Has a 2 years’ experience as an emergency veterinary technician
• ECC/CVT/LVT/RVT encouraged to apply
• Has experience in anesthesia and surgical assisting and post-operative care
• Excellent problem-solving abilities (judgment, jsonify, logic, creativity, conflict resolution)
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to observe the behavior and condition of animals
• Provide superior nursing care or emergency first aid to recovering or injured animals
• Comfortable with anesthetic patient monitoring of ASA I-III (preferred experience with ASA I-V)
• Familiarity with the use of ventilators (preferred)
• Prepare animals and instruments for surgery
• Able to obtain blood pressure, interpret basic ECG, SpO2, and EtCO2 and integrate clinical signs with diseaseლებს 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
• 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

• 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.
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• 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.

We offer 24/7 emergency care for pets, including holidays. Our skilled emergency veterinarians and technicians are experienced in handling urgent cases, performing procedures and surgeries at any time. We provide in‑house bloodwork, digital X‑ray, anesthesia, surgery, oxygen support, transfusions, digital radiology, ultrasound, and endoscopy.

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr‑ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Employer‑sponsored childcare and elder care
• for every family‑forming journey
• Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

• 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
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment – across the nation.
• Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession.

Vet‑founded and Austin‑born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

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