Veterinary Technician

Location

Round Rock, TX | United States

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Position at Animal Care Clinic

Veterinary Technician

Round Rock, Texas

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Animal Care Clinic, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, 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 of unparalleled 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 our profession's joys and heartaches to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.  

And we have plenty of fun along the way! 

Who we are:

Animal Care Clinic offers primary for dogs and cats in Round Rock, Texas, and the Central Texas area.We are fear-free focused.

Our clients trust us to provide the very best care, and living up to that trust is our most important responsibility. We understand that their pet is also their best friend and family member. This is why our entire team is dedicated to preserving this bond by providing the latest in veterinary medicine. Our staff strives to remain at the forefront of veterinary care to provide pets with the care they deserve.

Looking for a full-time veterinary technician:

As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests to support services, including admitting and discharging patients. 

Role Responsibilities: 

• 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. 
• 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. 

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Previous veterinary technician/assistant experience required.
• Proficient in IV catheter placement, blood work, and IV, IM and SQ injections
• Team player
• Eager to learn and self-motivated.
• Enjoys a challenging and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Able to work at least two Saturdays a month.

You’ll Grow with Us:

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you 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 skills.  
• ​​​​​​​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   

Benefits – our care in action:

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

• ​​​​​​Paid time off, including eight 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 insuranceplus 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. 
• Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions. 
• 401k with employer contributionand no waiting period 
• Continuing education and development supportthrough our library of free CE coursesand paid time off to complete 
• Scholarship opportunitiesand student loan supportprogram 

And so much more!

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials. The rate offered will consider various factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

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

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