Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician 

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus 

Thrive Pet Healthcare – Fountainview

1928 Fountainview Dr, Houston, Texas 77057

A Supportive GP Where Techs Are Valued and Heard

Thrive Pet Healthcare – Fountainview is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our small, collaborative general practice team. This is an ideal role for a technician who enjoys hands‑on patient care, values teamwork, and wants a stable, supportive clinic environment without the pressures of emergency or overnight work.

We provide primary care only and focus on quality medicine, client relationships, and work‑life balance.

Why Techs Like Working Here

• Small GP team with strong doctor‑tech collaboration
• No ER chaos or overnight shifts
• Consistent caseload and predictable workflow
• Support from Thrive Pet Healthcare without losing a local feel
• Opportunities to grow without pressure to move into leadership

What You’ll Do

As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll be actively involved in patient care, including:

• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Supporting anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post‑operative care
• Preparing patients and instruments for surgery
• Monitoring anesthetic patients
• Collecting lab samples and performing in‑house diagnostics
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed
• Recording accurate patient histories and medical records
• Supporting patient flow through admissions and discharges
• Maintaining clean, organized, and sterile treatment and exam areas
• Using safe restraint techniques and following hospital protocols
• Supporting and mentoring teammates as needed

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 1+ year of veterinary technician experience
• Comfort with anesthesia monitoring and basic surgical assisting
• Strong attention to detail and patient observation skills
• Team‑oriented, reliable, and professional demeanor

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• CVT/LVT/RVT credential
• Experience in a busy GP setting

About the Hospital

At Thrive Pet Healthcare – Fountainview, we provide:

• Wellness exams & vaccines
• Spay & neuter procedures
• Preventive care
• End‑of‑life services

We’re proud to be a neighborhood family vet focused on compassionate, gold‑standard care.

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

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Mental health support through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for new pet adoptions
• Backup childcare and elder care support
• FREE CE courses
• Pet care discounts and perks
• Student loan support tools 

Some benefits are available to full-time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility requirements.

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, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. 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, Thrive Plus membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com. 

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.