Licensed Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician

New York, NY

Passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and pays attention to detail. Our Veterinary Technicians are the heartbeat of our team and work side by side with our Veterinarians during procedures. A full‑time position requires working 30‑40 hours a week, which includes opening/closing, block scheduling (when available). Saturday availability required.

• 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.
• Provide anesthesia and monitoring for procedures and surgery.
• Monitor and assess patients' status.
• Perform dental radiographs, scaling, and polishing.
• Know and use medical math.
• Perform in‑house diagnostics including radiographs, bloodwork, urinalysis (via cysto), and other testing.
• Place catheters.
• 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.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

• Veterinary technician licensure required.
• Proficient in surgery and anesthesia monitoring.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience.
• Basic tech skills including venipuncture, anesthesia, nursing care.
• Commitment to working within a team environment.
• Positive, will‑do attitude.
• Team player with flexibility.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Proven ability to multi‑task in a busy work setting.
• Professional demeanor and outgoing personality.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA‑accredited veterinary technology program preferred, or equivalent education, training, and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.

Here, you can grow your career 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 – Thrive
  
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• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills.
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital.
• Earn your AVMA‑CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians.
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

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.

• Paid time off including 8‑weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions.
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account.
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets.
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• 401(k) with employer contribution with no waiting period to enroll and a one‑year waiting period for employer match.
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete.
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program and so much more!

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