Veterinary Technician

Company: THRIVE
Location: Cedar Hill
Posted on: November 22, 2020

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION Your opportunity to THRIVE awaits you. Come join us on the bright side of veterinary medicine. THRIVE was founded on the mission of providing high quality care, at an unprecedented value, to the millions of pets in this country who were not receiving veterinary care at all. We do this through innovation, efficiency, and teamwork. Our teams are our priority and we are dedicated to providing great experiences through a low-stress work environment, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and an industry leading benefits package that addresses the needs of veterinary professionals. Are you ready to THRIVE?

Do you want to just go to work every day? Or do you want to THRIVE, THRIVE, THRIVE!?

At THRIVE Affordable Vet Care, we believe helping animals is our passion and why we are in this profession. Our staff believes in a positive culture and low drama atmosphere. Technicians at THRIVE do not have to worry about having difficult financial conversations with clients about costly procedures. Pet care is affordable at our hospital!

THRIVE focuses on high quality, general practice care with an emphasis on teamwork. Our teams work in modern facilities with digital radiology, a full surgical suite, reference lab, and digital record keeping. Our unique model makes veterinary care easy and affordable for pet owners. Our clients are educated on their pet’s health and welfare. Our staff focuses on continuous leaning and teaching. The well-being of our patients comes first. We trust our team and strive to have a strong foundation based on integrity.

At THRIVE Affordable Vet Care, the veterinary technician provides an exceptional patient care and customer experience, from the moment the client checks-in, to when they transition the patient to the veterinarian, through the complete and accurate discharge of the patient from the hospital. The veterinary technician will complete that experience when the client is leaving with client education, a “Thank You,” and a warm smile.

We are looking for veterinary technicians and assistants with the following traits:

2 or more years of direct patient care experience, CVT/LVT/RVT preferred

Competency in collecting a patient’s history and vitals

Superb client education skills on preventive care

Solid venipuncture, IV-catheter, and injection administration skills

Ability to set up, position, and take digital radiographs

Comfortable collecting, setting up, and interpreting of in-house laboratory and cytology tests

Competency in anesthetic monitoring and assisting in surgical procedures

Competency in performing dental prophylaxis

Team player and willingness to cross train in all areas of a general practice

Self-driven accountability for learning

Positive attitude and drama free

Conflict resolution skills

Self-starter

Weekend availability

Here are some great reasons you’ll enjoy coming to work every day at THRIVE:

4-day work week

Competitive pay

Full benefits – Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off

Pet discounts for up to five of your own pets

Pet discount at Pathway hospitals

Continuing Education allowance for licensed technicians

Access to free continuing education and other learning opportunities

Eight major holidays off

Embroidered scrubs

Employee Assistance Program

Perks at Work

Ignite – our very own social media platform to connect with all THRIVE employees

Helping local rescues find a forever home with GetYourPet.org

A low drama work environment

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