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Thrive Pet Healthcare

Kennel Attendant

Fairport, NY · On-site

$15.50 - $16.50/hr

Description Kennel Attendant Fairview Veterinary Hospital Fairport, NY Full-Time Care for Pets ... Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills * A program designed to ...

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How much do virtual veterinary jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for virtual veterinary in Rochester, NY is $23.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $26.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Virtual Veterinary job?

A Virtual Veterinary job involves providing remote veterinary consultations and advice to pet owners through video calls, phone calls, or online messaging. These professionals assess symptoms, offer guidance on pet care, recommend treatments, and determine if an in-person visit is necessary. While they cannot perform physical exams or procedures, they help pet owners make informed decisions about their pets' health. This role often requires a veterinary degree and experience in clinical practice.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Virtual Veterinary position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Virtual Veterinary, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and valid veterinary license are essential, along with strong diagnostic and clinical knowledge. Familiarity with telemedicine platforms, digital recordkeeping systems, and secure communication tools is typically required. Outstanding communication, active listening, and problem-solving skills enable you to effectively guide and reassure pet owners remotely. These competencies ensure accurate care recommendations, build client trust, and facilitate seamless virtual consultations.

What are some typical responsibilities of a Virtual Veterinary, and how does the remote work structure impact daily workflow?

As a Virtual Veterinary, your daily responsibilities often include consulting with pet owners via video calls or chat, reviewing medical histories, providing remote diagnoses, guiding follow-up care, and coordinating prescriptions or in-person referrals when necessary. The remote nature of the job means you'll need to manage appointments independently while staying in regular contact with support staff and sometimes collaborating with other veterinarians or veterinary technicians. Technology is integral to your workflow, so proficiency with telemedicine and digital communication is important. The flexibility of remote work allows for a potentially more varied or self-directed schedule, but it also requires excellent organizational skills and adaptability to ensure pet owners receive timely, high-quality care.
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Licensed Veterinary Technician

Penfield Veterinary Hospital

Rochester, NY

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Description

Licensed Veterinary Technician
Full-Time
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.
Our ideal candidate is passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and pays attention to detail. Our Veterinary Technicians are the heartbeat of our team and work side by side our Veterinarians (DVMs) during procedures.  A full-time position would require working between 30-40 hours a week, which include a combination of day, evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. One weekend shift required.
Role Responsibilities:
  • Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
    With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
  • Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
  • Monitoring and assessing patient’s status 
  •  Collecting blood and other samples for testing 
  •  Placing catheters 
  • 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 licensure required
  • 1-2 years of clinical experience
  • An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  •  Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day. 
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 to 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
  • Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement
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
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:
  • 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 with no waiting period to enroll and a one year waiting period for employer match
  • Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
  • Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program and so much more!
Who We Are
Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.
Our Support Office teams power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people-centered culture, and forward-thinking business solutions — all while having plenty of fun along the way.
We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care—and we are united by a shared set of values.
  • Service – delivering exceptional service
  • Empathy – leading with care
  • Accountability – achieve meaningful outcomes
  • Joy – be a source of light
  • Exploration – learn to fuel growth
  • Team – connect for success
Read more about us here. 
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay range starting at $21-23/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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