Licensed Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care

Licensed Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care

Pittsford, NY - Part-Time

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry‑first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions.

By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well‑being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.

Our ideal candidate is passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and pays attention to detail. Veterinary Technicians are the heartbeat of our team and work side by side with our Veterinarians (DVMs) during procedures. A part‑time position would require working between 20‑30 hours a week, including a combination of day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

• 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.
• 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 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.

• Veterinary technician licensure required.
• 1‑2 years of clinical experience.
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA‑accredited veterinary technology program preferred, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides 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 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 – 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.

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• 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…