What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Veterinary Technician position at Thrive Pet Healthcare?
Description
Registered Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant
East Side Animal Hospital
Full-time
Evansville, IN
Clinic Hours
Monday through Friday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Who We Are
At East Side Animal Hospital, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. We offer primary, emergency, urgent care, boarding, and bathing services for dogs and cats in Evansville, Newburgh, and the Tristate Area. We are proud to be AAHA accredited.
East Side Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
As a Veterinary Technician/Assistant, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Our Veterinary Technicians/Assistants are the heartbeat of our team and work side by side with our Veterinarians (DVMs) during procedures. A full-time position would require working between 30-40 hours a week, which includes a combination of day & evening shifts.
Role Responsibilities
Skills
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:
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.
Registered Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant
East Side Animal Hospital
Full-time
Evansville, IN
Clinic Hours
Monday through Friday 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Who We Are
At East Side Animal Hospital, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network. We offer primary, emergency, urgent care, boarding, and bathing services for dogs and cats in Evansville, Newburgh, and the Tristate Area. We are proud to be AAHA accredited.
East Side Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced Registered Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
As a Veterinary Technician/Assistant, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Our Veterinary Technicians/Assistants are the heartbeat of our team and work side by side with our Veterinarians (DVMs) during procedures. A full-time position would require working between 30-40 hours a week, which includes a combination of day & evening shifts.
Role Responsibilities
- Assisting DVMs during procedures by restraining animals, conducting tests, monitoring vitals, and administering medications.
- Maintaining medical records and communicating with clients on their pets' medical procedures, including treatment plans and costs
- Maintaining examination, treatment, and surgical suite, including maintenance of equipment such as anesthetic machines/ monitors, x-ray machines, dental, and autoclaving equipment.
- Must be comfortable and confident handling dogs and cats of all sizes
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or RVT-eligible preferred; experienced Veterinary Assistants encouraged to apply
- 1-2 years of veterinary clinic experience preferred
- Excellent communication and customer service skills with a positive, friendly attitude
- Team-oriented and able to work collaboratively
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Professional and courteous with clients and team members
- Able to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Stays calm and responds effectively in emergency situations
- Self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow
- Supports veterinarians with technical and administrative tasks
- Flexible schedule availability
- Willing to cross-train and assist with front desk duties as needed
- Compassionate about animal care and committed to providing exceptional client service
Skills
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 - Thrive U
- Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
- A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
- Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
- Competitive compensation
- Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
- Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
- Pet Perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
- Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
- Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
- 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
- Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.