Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

Full‑time, 4x10 shift, rotating Saturday – Austin, TX

Thrive Austin East 7th, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join our community. We offer the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills in a hospital rooted in the local community with national resources.

As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a vital role in pets’ lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey, from outpatient treatments and laboratory tests to surgery assistance and support services.

We are seeking a dedicated professional that can deliver hands‑on care and support the veterinary team.

• Veterinary technician licensure preferred
• 1–2 years of clinical experience
• Must have surgical, anesthesia, and dental experience

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with state Veterinary Practice Act for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Maintain relevant, comprehensive medical records with 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.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Thrive Austin East offers primary care for dogs and cats in south and central Austin. We are open Monday‑Saturday 8 AM–6 PM.

• 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
• Personalized care for every family‑forming journey
• Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

• Continuing education courses (Thrive
  
  U)
• Live virtual workshops for leadership skills
• Program to teach fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Movement into any specialty or hospital type across the nation
• Leadership training for a long career in veterinary profession

Vet‑founded and Austin‑born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide. 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 unique identities. We believe supporting our people is key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

We create an inclusive environment where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. Join us where #We Thrive Together .

We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work‑life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.