Emergency Vet Technician - Fast-Paced Care & Sign-On Bonus

South-Carolina-Veterinary-Specialists-; Shadow Brook (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Continuing education support

Pet perks

Job summary

South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care in Columbia, SC is seeking a high-energy Veterinary Technician to join our 24/7 emergency team. This full-time position offers day, swing, and overnight shifts, plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

You will work with emergency veterinarians to provide lifesaving care, perform imaging and anesthesia monitoring, manage wound care, venipuncture, and client communications, and help triage medical emergencies.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in emergency veterinary settings or similar high-level care.
• Licensure preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and work overnight, weekends, and holidays.
• Demonstrates reliability, ethics, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist emergency veterinarians to provide lifesaving care for ill or injured animals.
• Perform imaging positioning, anesthesia monitoring, wound care, venipuncture, and basic/advanced life support.
• Explain treatment plans and costs to clients to improve the client experience.
• Collaborate with team members and handle conflict resolution professionally.

Skills

Emergency veterinary experience

Customer service

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Overnight/weekend availability

Attention to detail

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred

Job description

South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care in Columbia, SC is seeking a high-energy Veterinary Technician to join our 24/7 emergency team. This full-time position offers day, swing, and overnight shifts, plus a $2,500 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

You will work with emergency veterinarians to provide lifesaving care, perform imaging and anesthesia monitoring, manage wound care, venipuncture, and client communications, and help triage medical emergencies.