Veterinary Technician

Overview

548 W 19th St A, Houston, TX 77008

Thrive Pet Healthcare is looking for a Veterinary Technician experienced in surgery to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare - The Heights, we offer primary care services for cats and dogs in the Houston Heights area. We provide wellness exams, vaccines, spay & neuter, and end-of-life services. Dr. Omarbek has 30 years of experience as a veterinarian and has been performing orthopedic surgery and complex surgical intervention for over 10 years. Our goal is to make outpatient surgery accessible to more pets, while prioritizing your pet’s safety and well-being.

Current surgeries offered include soft tissue, orthopedic, and urgent and complex surgical interventions.

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

• 2 years of continuous veterinary technician/assistant experience (direct animal/patient care required)
• Advanced knowledge and experience in anesthesia and analgesia (positive pressure ventilation, capnography, invasive blood pressure monitoring) and familiarity with a variety of surgical procedures and equipment.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• 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.
• 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 state Veterinary Practice Acts outlined 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 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.

• 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

• 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 you 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.