Emergency Vet Tech Assistant - Growth & Benefits

Ethos Veterinary Health; Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employer-paid pet insurance

Generous paid time off

Paid sick time

Work-life balance

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement assistance for V

Financial support for VTS

Job summary

Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) in Charleston, SC seeks a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our Emergency team. You will provide hands-on patient care, assist veterinarians and technicians, restrain patients safely, and help maintain clean, organized treatment areas in a fast-paced ER.

This full-time position offers three 12-hour shifts (Day 8:00–8:00, Swing 2:00–2:00, Overnight 8:00–8:00) with pay ranging from $19–$21 per hour, based on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in veterinary medicine preferred.
• General practice, emergency, or specialty veterinary experience preferred.
• Understanding of basic veterinary medicine and patient care.
• Veterinary restraint experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced emergency environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to remain calm during urgent life‑threatening situations.
• Motivated to continue developing veterinary skills.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on patient care and support Veterinary Technicians and doctors in the Emergency department.
• Safely restrain and handle patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Assist with patient intake, monitoring, treatments, and daily care.
• Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for procedures.
• Assist with emergency and critical care patients as directed by the medical team.
• Maintain clean, organized patient care and treatment areas.
• Communicate effectively with Veterinary Technicians, doctors, clients, and other team members.
• Follow hospital protocols and maintain attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.

Skills

Veterinary medicine knowledge

Emergency experience

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) in Charleston, SC seeks a Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our Emergency team. You will provide hands-on patient care, assist veterinarians and technicians, restrain patients safely, and help maintain clean, organized treatment areas in a fast-paced ER.

This full-time position offers three 12-hour shifts (Day 8:00–8:00, Swing 2:00–2:00, Overnight 8:00–8:00) with pay ranging from $19–$21 per hour, based on experience.