Licensed Veterinary Technician-Emergency

Licensed Veterinary Technician-Emergency in San Antonio, TX, United States

Join our Talent Network Skip to main content Menu Career Areas Veterinarian Veterinary Technician & Assistant Hospital Support Hospital Leadership Central Support & Operations Student & Training Programs Open Positions Doctor Mentorship About Us Who We Are External Referrals Events News Saved Jobs Internal Positions Apply Now Loading job Back to Search Results

Licensed Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Full-time San Antonio, TX Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists TPHS is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists, 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 Thrives national resources.

About You

As an LVT, you will 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.

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
• Triage emergency patients
• Monitor hospitalized patients
• Perform patient laboratory tests and nursing care
• Assist with surgeries and procedures
• 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
• Other tasks as assigned

Experience & Skills Requirements

• 2 years of experience as an LVT required
• Has exceptional technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and radiographic positioning, drug calculations, administering medications, and fluids
• Ability to handle lift and restrain animals, dogs, cats, pocket pets, etc., and stand for long periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation
• Knowledge of basic veterinary practices, procedures, and terminology
• Has organizational and computer skills
• Flexibility to work weekends, overnights, and holidays

About the Hospital

In 2024, the renowned ER hospital in San Antonio expanded into a modern facility offering veterinary specialty medicine alongside emergency care. Equipped with advanced technology such as CT, MRI, linear accelerator, ultrasound, and an in-house blood bank, the facility also features a full pharmacy. With over 25 years of experience in emergency medicine and critical care, the team fosters a friendly, collaborative work environment that reflects the hospitals core values.

We offer 24-hour emergency and urgent care for dogs, cats, exotics, and small pocket pets in the San Antonio area. We are the 2nd ER hospital in the country to be Fear-Free certified.

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
• 401k with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ent 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
• Petperks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Support for you is as vital as the support you provide. Youll 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 - ThriveULive 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 Thrives 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.

Share Apply Now Similar Jobs Stay connected to learn about new career opportunities, the latest news, learning experiences, and more. Sign Up 211 Walter Seaholm Dr. Suite 200 Austin, TX 78701 Career Areas Veterinarian Veterinary Technician & Assistant Hospital Support Hospital Leadership Central Support & Operations Student & Training Programs Open Positions Doctor Mentorship About Us Events News Saved Jobs instagram facebook linkedin Copyright 2026 Thrive Pet Healthcare Privacy Policy Terms of Use Notice at Collection for California Applicants E-Verify Notice Your Privacy Choices