Description
Veterinary Technician-Midtown Vets
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Full-time
Who we are
At Midtown Vets, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic while having the opportunity and support of a united network.
At Midtown Vets, we offer primary care for dogs and cats in the OKC Metro area, Midtown District, Mesta Park, Deep Deuce, and Gatewood. Our services include in-house bloodwork, dental care, vaccinations, radiology & ultrasound, urinalyses, oxygen chamber, and pharmacy.
As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an essential 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.
Role Responsibilities :
- Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
- Assist veterinarians and the medical team with each hospital function to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
- Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for 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.
Experience & Skills Requirements :
Veterinary technician / assistant experience (direct animal / patient care required) anesthesia and dental experience is highly preferredLVT, RVT, CVT is a bonus!Desire to practice empathetic, gold-standard medicine benefiting our patientsTeam-oriented with an ability to collaborate and support each otherHave the desire to grow and advance as a veterinary technician constantly!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 - ThriveULive, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skillsA program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospitalEarn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance-learning program for veterinary technicians.Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursementBenefits – our care in action
We provide benefits that are spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being and designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include :
Compensation-$16-18 / hrPaid time off, including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptionsTop-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 locationsGenerously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and petsMental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions401k with employer contribution and no waiting periodContinuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to completeScholarship opportunities and student loan support programAt Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.