Description
Position at Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists - San Antonio
Licensed Veterinary Technician - Neurology
Full-time
San Antonio TX
Thrive Pet Healthcare Specialists (TPHS) is looking for aNeurology LVT to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
At TPHS 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
Work as part of a cohesive team performing patient imaging assisting with unique neurologic examinations and tests including on-site CT & MRI and assisting with anesthesia and neurosurgery. There is a large client communication component to this position.
Role Responsibilities:
- Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and obtaining complete histories reviewing care plans and records completing laboratory tests and studies and diagnostic imaging
- Care for patients by taking vital signs collecting samples administering medications drugs and bandaging wounds
- Ability to demonstrate proficiency and follow correct procedures in catheter placement phlebotomy emergency medicine and digital radiography
- Ability to handle high caseloads and stressful situations in a professional manner
- Excellent understanding of medical terminology and familiarity with veterinary pharmacology
- Highly motivated enthusiastic self-starter with a professional attitude and detail oriented
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Small animal anesthesia
- Proficient with medical math calculations including advanced calculations for CRI
- Set up for MRI and CT procedures
- Exhibits computer systems knowledge and proficiency as necessary to perform job functions
- Follow OSHA guidelines concerning safety and handling of hazardous materials
Requirements
- Associate degree in veterinary technology or other animal biology related field with 1-2 years of experience in a fast-paced veterinary hospital or clinic neurology or other specialty preferred
- LVT in good standing or have passed VTNE and must obtain license within six months of employment
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with co-workers clinicians staff and pet owners
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation
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 critical care and now specialty the team fosters a friendly collaborative work environment that reflects the hospitals core values.
Benefits our care in action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members emotional physical professional and financial 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 youll be able to make connections access opportunities and find support with ease.
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 - 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 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 #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.