Registered Veterinary Technician - Emergency

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Position:
Veterinary Technician – Emergency

Pet's Emergency Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is hiring a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT/RVT).

PETS Emergency Hospital is AAHA accredited, 24‑hour emergency hospital with brand‑new state‑of‑the‑art equipment. We invest heavily in team growth and offer generous CE and uniform allowances. We provide compassionate emergency, urgent, and critical care.

As a Veterinary Technician, CVT/RVT, you’ll play an important role in pets' lives by providing comprehensive care throughout their journey. Your life‑changing work will range from the hands‑on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests to surgery assistance, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.

• REQUIRED:
  
  Active LVT/RVT or CVT
• Has a minimum of 2 years of clinical veterinary experience
• Familiar with common disease processes that present to emergency service with an understanding of treatments and medications associated with their care
• Comfortable utilizing digital radiography machines to acquire images using proper technique and positioning
• Prepare animals and instruments for surgery
• Provide surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring and post‑operative care
• Administer medications and treatments prescribed by a veterinarian
• Possesses a positive work attitude
• Self‑motivated
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Committed to a stress‑free environment for our 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
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with the 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
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the practice system
• 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
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members

• 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

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $24‑$28/hour. The actual rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive:
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.