Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

Thrive Pet Healthcare

Legacy, TX

Compensation: $16–$20/hour, depending on the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skill set, and credentials (CVT/LVT/RVT)

Schedule: Full‑time | Daytime GP hours | No overnights

Shifts are 7:45am–6:00pm (4, 10 hour days), Occasional Saturdays: 8:00am–1:00pm

A Supportive, Well‑Staffed Clinic Where Technicians Are Valued

Thrive Pet Healthcare – Legacy is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our collaborative, patient‑focused team. This is a hands‑on general practice role ideal for technicians who enjoy variety, teamwork, and practicing quality medicine in a supportive environment.

You’ll work in a community‑focused hospital with the stability, benefits, and career mobility of Thrive Pet Healthcare, without the burnout of understaffed or chaotic schedules.

Why Techs Like Working Here

• Supportive doctor and technician teamwork
• Reasonable daily case flow with strong support staff
• Emphasis on low‑stress handling and gold‑standard care
• Growth opportunities without pressure to move into leadership
• Stable GP environment in a desirable Plano/Legacy location

What You’ll Do

As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll support patient care by:

• Assisting veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Supporting anesthesia, surgical assisting, and post‑operative care
• Preparing patients and instruments for procedures
• Monitoring anesthetic patients (ASA I–III)
• Performing in‑house diagnostics and laboratory testing
• Operating digital radiography and other diagnostic equipment
• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed
• Accurately documenting patient histories and medical records
• Maintaining clean, organized, and sterile treatment and exam areas
• Using safe restraint techniques to ensure patient and team safety
• Collaborating closely with doctors, techs, and assistants

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Skills

• 1+ year of veterinary technician or assistant experience
• Credentialed techs (CVT/LVT/RVT) encouraged, not required
• Comfort assisting with surgery and anesthesia
• Strong attention to detail and clinical observation skills
• Team‑oriented mindset and positive attitude
• Ability to thrive in a steady but fast‑paced GP setting

This Role Is a Good Fit If You:

• Enjoy hands‑on patient care
• Prefer teamwork over working solo
• Value structure, consistency, and support
• Want room to grow without jumping into leadership

About Thrive Pet Healthcare – Legacy

Thrive – Legacy provides primary care for cats and dogs throughout Plano, Allen, Dallas, Richardson, and The Colony. Our services include:

• Wellness and preventive care
• Vaccinations
• Sick and illness visits
• Preventive diagnostics
• Flea, tick, and heartworm prevention
• Spay/neuter and mass removal surgeries
• Preventive dental care
• We prioritize low‑stress handling and creating a positive experience for both pets and their families.

Growth Without Pressure

Through Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll have access to:

• FREE continuing education through ThriveU
• Live, virtual technical and professional development workshops
• Training programs focused on building confidence and skills
• Career mobility across Thrive’s nationwide hospital network

Benefits – Our Care in Action

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing, including:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Mental health support through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for new pet adoptions
• Backup childcare and elder care support
• FREE CE courses
• Pet care discounts and perks
• Student loan support tools 

Some benefits are available to full-time team members (30+ hours/week) and may be subject to eligibility 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. 

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