Veterinary Technician Surgery Department

Overview

Thrive Miami, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join the Surgery Department.

Location:

Miami, Florida
. Pay Range: $20-30 /HR based on experience and credentials. We are seeking full-time, but will consider part-time.

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Thrive Miami, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself. We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network with resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table.

We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy. We have plenty of fun along the way!

Who we are

At Thrive Miami, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic while having the opportunity and support of a united network. Thrive Miami is a high-quality practice equipped with the latest technology in beautiful and clean facilities. We offer medicine, surgery, dentistry, laparoscopy, endoscopy, radiology, ultrasound, laser and more. We promote an emotionally intelligent work environment with a positive work/life balance.

We invest in our employees’ long-term health and happiness.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Role
Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Assist with hospital functions to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow in collaboration with the medical team.
• 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 information as needed.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history 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.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Prefer one year of recent experience in an emergency or specialty setting
• Commitment to working within a team environment
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to multi-task in a busy work setting
• Professional demeanor and outgoing personality

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. 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 you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

And, with many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic deeply rooted in its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits — our care in action

We provide benefits spread across mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
• Tenure-based incentive program and performance bonuses
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program and so much more!

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.