Description

Veterinary Technician-Lead

Full-time: 4 day, 10 hour shift with a minimum of 2 Saturdays a month

Round Rock, TX

Animal Care Clinic is looking for a Veterinary Technician Trainer to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At the Animal Care Clinic, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, 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.

About You

As a Lead Veterinary Technician, 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.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Strong nursing and animal husbandry skills including medication administration
• Excellent communication and client service abilities
• Advanced technical skills across all major clinical areas
• Strong attention to detail and accountability
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and work well under pressure
• Able to work independently and meet goals
• Promotes teamwork and a positive work environment

Education and Experience

• Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology preferred
• Credentialed Technician (RVT/CVT/LVT) preferred
• 3-5 years of veterinary technician experience required
• Prior leadership or supervising experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience providing excellent customer service

Role Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist with record preparation, patient admissions, and discharges
• Support client communication including scheduling when needed
• Model and uphold mission, vision, and core values
• Train and mentor new and existing staff
• Maintain required logs (controlled substances, radiology, anesthesia, etc.)
• Ensure work areas are stocked and maintain hospital cleanliness

Nursing & Patient Care

• Obtain patient history, perform technician exams, and assist in appointments
• Monitor patient status and communicate changes to veterinarians
• Provide emergency support when needed
• Calculate and administer medications (including CRIs)
• Perform cystocentesis and place urinary catheters as instructed
• Perform venipuncture, IV catheter placement, fluid administration
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Apply appropriate bandaging techniques

Laboratory

• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment
• Perform microscopy, urinalysis, cytology, and in-house testing
• Troubleshoot equipment issues when needed

Diagnostic Imaging

• Follow radiation safety guidelines
• Take diagnostic radiographs including contrast studies
• Use ultrasound for sample guidance
• Assist with CT image acquisition as applicable

Anesthesia & Surgery

• Assist with pre-operative assessments and anesthetic planning
• Induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia for multiple species
• Operate monitoring equipment (ECG, BP, SpO2, ETCO2, etc.)
• Maintain anesthetic equipment and supplies
• Support sterile technique and instrument care
• Prepare and sterilize surgical packs
• Assist in anesthetic emergencies

Administrative / Leadership Responsibilities

• Direct daily workflow to ensure timely care and strong productivity
• Address workflow concerns including missed charges or delays
• Participate in schedule creation, PTO approval, and staffing adjustments
• Hold team members accountable to performance expectations and behavior standards
• Support coaching, feedback, talent development, and training initiatives
• Contribute to inventory management, financial goals, and marketing efforts
• Participate in leadership communications including meetings and huddles
• Promote an inclusive, respectful culture with high engagement and low turnover
• Support employee relations, partnering with management as appropriate
• Lead from the floor, providing real-time coaching and support
• Promote proactive client education and satisfaction
• Maintain compliance with required training and learning programs

Physical and Work Requirements

• Reliable attendance required
• Able to lift at least 40 lbs with our without reasonable accommodation
• Able to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout an 8-hour shift or longer
• Adequate vision, hearing, and fine motor skills for clinical duties, with our without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to remain calm and professional during high-stress situations
• May require evenings, holidays, and overtime as needed
• Take initiative to support other departments during slower periods
• Other duties as assigned

About the Hospital

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.

Benefits - our care in action

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

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

We listen to your needs and then meet them. Through training and free CE experiences, your career development can flourish. And in our locally rooted, nationally connected community, you’ll be able to make connections, access opportunities and find support with ease.

Support for you is as vital as the support you provide.

You’ll Thrive With Us

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 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.

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 #WeThriveTogether. 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.