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Veterinary Technician - Relief

Thrive Pet Healthcare, Glendale, CA, United States


Role Overview
Relief Veterinary Technician – Glendale, CA

Who We Are
At Parkview Pet Clinic, we offer primary, emergency, and urgent care for dogs and cats in Glendale, Los Angeles, La Canada Flintridge, Burbank, Montrose, and Pasadena.

Job Description
We know that our clients trust us to provide the very best care, and living up to that trust is our most important responsibility. We understand that their pet is also their best friend and family member. This is why our entire team is dedicated to preserving this bond by providing the latest in veterinary medicine. With the pet's comfort and safety in mind, we offer advanced procedures to help eliminate the need for invasive surgery. Our staff strives to remain at the forefront of veterinary care to provide pets with the care they deserve.

Our clinic offers convenient hours, unparalleled customer service, and a full service offering, including various types of surgeries, dental cleaning/extractions, and ultrasounds. We also offer puppy and kitten packages.

Role Responsibilities
Serve the critical role of being the liaison between doctors, clients, and patients

Organise/track patient diagnostics

Coordinate hospitalized patient treatment

Prepare patient discharge reports and in‑hospital updates

Communicate with clients, referring DVMs, and pharmacies regarding appointments, medical concerns, patient updates, referrals, and prescriptions

Assist veterinary staff in animal restraint, radiography, and with lab equipment

Experience & Skills Requirements
Minimum 1–3 years of veterinary experience

Basic knowledge of veterinary medicine and terminology

Ability to communicate calmly, clearly, and effectively with both staff and clients

Strong verbal and written skills

Strong attention to detail and follow‑through

Excellent customer service skills and a desire to provide outstanding service to clients

Ability to handle high‑stress situations

Flexible weekend availability

You’ll Grow With Us
Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skill‑set programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

A 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.

Compensation
Negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $20–$30/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Equal Employment Opportunity
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all 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.

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