Licensed Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician – Thrive Pet Healthcare

Location:

Penfield, NY

Part‑time position (20–30 hours per week, including a weekend shift). The ideal candidate is passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and attentive to detail.

Penfield Veterinary Hospital, a partner of Thrive Pet Healthcare, offers a community of 400 clinics and a network of resources and support. We value the joy and heartache of veterinary medicine, and we promote a culture of laughter, empathy, and fun.

• Support veterinarians and the medical team to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state’s Veterinary Practice Act and the credential requirements for veterinary technicians.
• Monitor and assess patient status.
• Collect blood and other samples for testing.
• Place catheters.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining comprehensive medical records and obtaining client health history.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow protocols, and maintain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Mentor and support fellow team members.

• Veterinary technician licensure required.
• 1–2 years of clinical experience.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA‑accredited veterinary technology program preferred, or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform squatting, reaching, standing, and walking throughout the day.

Skills and credentials can be developed through:

• Thrive
  
  U – a free library of continuing education courses.
• Live, virtual workshops to develop leadership skills.
• Programs for fundamentals of running a pet hospital.
• AVMA‑CVTEA Accreditation and distance‑learning program for veterinary technicians.
• Scholarships and tuition reimbursement.

• Paid time off, including 8‑weeks full‑pay parental leave, bereavement leave, and time off for new pet adoptions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Pet perks: free exams, discounts at all Thrive locations.
• Backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets.
• Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and no waiting period.
• Continuing education support and paid time off for CE courses.
• Scholarship programs and student loan support.

Hourly pay range starting at $21–23 per hour, negotiable based on credentials and experience.

Entry level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.