Veterinary Technician

Description

Veterinary Technician | Full-time

Austin Vet Care at Metric | North Austin, TX

Schedule: Full-time, 4 days/week (8–10-hour shifts)

About You

You’re a veterinary technician who plays an important role in pets’ lives by delivering high-qualitypatient care. You’re comfortable assisting with treatments, running in-house lab testing, surgery, and helping manage patient flow from intake through check-out. 

Required Experience & Skills 

• 1 or more years of recent veterinary clinical experience; strong knowledge of procedures and terminology (e.g., venipuncture/phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, patient monitoring, and in-house diagnostics).
• Surgical, anesthesia, and dental experience required.
• Reliable and punctual, with a professional, respectful approach to teammates and clients.
• Uses emotional intelligence to build positive, collaborative working relationships.
• Clear, confident communicator with clients and teammates.
• Committed to excellent patient care and a positive client experience.

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate with veterinarians to deliver quality care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Work with the medical team across hospital functions to drive productivity and maintain smooth patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state’s Veterinary Practice Act for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health needs, including Thrive Membership options, medications, and recommended treatments.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive medical records using practice systems.
• Gather relevant client/patient history and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraint techniques, follow standard protocols, and keep treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs clean, organized, and sterile.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned

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 leadership skills 
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital

And, with so 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 that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

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 easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

*Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

About the Hospital

Austin Vet Care at Metric is a well-established, busy three-doctor practice located in the vibrant city of Austin, Texas. We prioritize not only the health and well-being of our clients and their pets, but also the personal and professional growth of our staff. We are committed to maintaining a healthy work/life balance, and work hard to create a fun, engaging, and rewarding environment.   

Serving the North Austin, Tech Ridge, and Wells Branch areas.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. 

Thrive Pet Healthcare has been recognized by Top Workplaces with Culture Excellence Awards for Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility. The Purpose & Values award reflects organizations that consistently live what they stand for, brought to life at Thrive through our commitment to shaping the future of pet wellbeing and our core values. These values guide how we work and how we care for pets, clients, and one another. The Work-Life Flexibility award recognizes our focus on making meaningful work sustainable, supporting our teams in balancing professional impact with life outside of work.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.