Veterinary Technician

Description Veterinary Assistant/Technician — Best Friends Animal Hospital and Pet Hotel Fayetteville, AR Full-Time About You You'll play an important role in pets' lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients The success of your patients' care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Best Friends Animal Hospital and Pet Hotel is looking for a veterinary technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. At Best Friends Animal Hospital and Pet Hotel , a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, 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. At Best Friends Animal Hospital and Pet Hotel, pets are our passion. That passion fueled us to develop a team of dedicated veterinarians and support staff that are proud to provide the Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas pet community with the best veterinary care. We practice Fear-Free and Cat-Friendly techniques. We're passionate about giving back to our community and we work with local rescues in our area. Your Experience & Skills Veterinary technician experience highly preferred-open to assistant experience A team player who is passionate about pets and medicine. Someone eager to develop their skills and grow within the veterinary field. A dedicated individual who values community involvement and service. A reliable and compassionate person who enjoys working in a supportive and fast-paced environment 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 tasks, surgeries, and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act. 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 compensation 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 $15-25/ 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.