Veterinary Technician

Dallas, Texas

Licensed Veterinary Technician – Full Time – Thrive Pet Healthcare, Abrams Forest Veterinary Clinic & Prestonwood Pet Clinic.

Passionate licensed veterinary technician needed to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. The ideal candidate is flexible and willing to work both exam rooms and surgery, can travel between the two clinics, and has previous veterinary experience.

As a veterinary technician, you will play a vital role in pets’ lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your work will range from facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to assisting with surgery, and supporting services including admitting and discharging patients.

• Veterinary technician licensure (LVT/RVT)
• Ready to travel between Abrams Forest Veterinary Clinic and Prestonwood Pet Clinic
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical veterinary experience
• Prepare animals and instruments for surgery
• Provide surgical assistance and post‑operative care
• Administer medications and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian
• Positive work attitude
• Self‑motivated
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Superior technical skills
• Committed to a stress‑free environment for patients
• Enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment

• 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 in every hospital function.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state’s 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 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 maintain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members' emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to health and life insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability plans, we offer:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr‑ental leave 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

At Thrive, you have the opportunity to develop your career in a way that best suits your goals. Take advantage of our comprehensive learning and skill‑building programs to enhance your expertise. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses – ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program designed to teach the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment across the nation
• Leadership training for a thriving and long career in the veterinary profession

Vet‑founded and Austin‑born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well‑being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. 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 their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

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. At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background can be heard, respected, and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage, and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.