Veterinary Technician - Surgery

Veterinary Technician – Surgery

Thrive Round Rock

603 Louis Henna Blvd, b190, Round Rock, TX 78664

Full-time Schedule:This role is 3-4 days per week, with shifts running 7:30a-6pm on surgery days and 7:55a-6:15pm on room days, plus a minimum of 2 Saturdays a month from 7:55a-6:15pm.

About You

As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a vital role in providing compassionate, high-quality care to pets throughout every stage of their visit. This position includes hands-on patient care, surgical and dental support, laboratory procedures, client communication, and maintaining a safe and efficient clinical environment. 

Experience & Qualifications 

• 1+ years of veterinary clinical experience preferred  

• Experience with surgery, anesthesia, and dentistry required  

• Ability to confidently obtain high-quality dental radiographs  

• Skilled in venipuncture and IV catheter placement  

• Knowledge of patient monitoring, restraint techniques, and laboratory procedures  

• Strong communication and teamwork skills  

• Willingness to pursue continued education and professional development  

Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Patient Care & Clinical Support 

• Support veterinarians and the medical team in delivering quality veterinary care  

• Assist with outpatient treatments, diagnostics, and laboratory testing  

• Obtain patient histories and maintain accurate medical records  

• Perform venipuncture and IV catheter placement  

• Safely restrain patients using appropriate handling techniques  

• Assist with CPR and emergency procedures when needed  

Surgical & Dental Assistance 

• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor anesthesia during procedures  

• Assist with surgical procedures and patient recovery  

• Monitor post-operative patients and provide attentive recovery care  

• Perform dental cleanings and assist with dental procedures  

• Confidently take diagnostic dental radiographs  

• Maintain sterile surgical and dental treatment areas  

Client Communication 

• Educate clients on pet health, medications, treatments, and preventive care  

• Communicate individualized patient care instructions clearly and compassionately  

• Discuss wellness plans, follow-up care, and additional treatment recommendations  

Teamwork & Hospital Operations 

• Help maintain smooth patient flow and hospital efficiency  

• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and laboratories clean, organized, and stocked  

• Mentor and support fellow team members when appropriate  

• Contribute to a positive, collaborative workplace culture 

About The Hospital

Thrive Round Rock is a primary and urgent care hospital located in Round Rock, TXfocusing on wellness exams, vaccinations, spay/neuter procedures, and tailored treatment plans to support a pet’s well-being.

You’re Willing And Able To

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians
• 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 required

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 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.