Veterinary Technician

Description

Veterinary Technician

Saint Francis Pet Care Center

Tarpon Springs, FL

About You

You’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our

precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of

facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support

services including admitting and discharging patients.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us.

Your Experience & Skills

• Veterinary technician licensure preferred.
• 1-2 years of clinical experience
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary

technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education,

training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and

abilities.

Saint Francis Pet Care Center is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Saint Francis Pet Care Center you’ll feel the warmth and culture of a small hospital. As a

hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both

worlds: a genuine local culture with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

About The Hospital

Saint Francis Pet Care Center is a small animal practice located in Tarpon Springs, FL focusing on primary care, boarding and day care for dogs and cats, bathing services for dogs, and medical care for dogs, cats, and pocket pets.

We are open 8am-6pm M-F and 8-1pm on Saturday, serving Keystone, Tarpon Springs, and Trinity area.

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

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.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay

rate starting at $18 - $21/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide

range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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.