Experienced Veterinary Technician

New Smyrna Beach Animal Medical Center; Inman (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401k & matching

Paid vacation & sick time

Continuing Education allowance

Tuition assistance

Referral bonus program

Job summary

New Smyrna Beach Animal Medical Center in South Carolina seeks an experienced veterinary technician to join our team. You will assist with restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, anesthesia, and nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of professional experience, strong client communication, and comfort with radiography and anesthesia. Weekend availability is preferred, and SC licensure is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary technician with 3+ years of professional experience required, ER/Urgent Care experience preferred.
• Active SC license preferred but not required.
• Proven punctuality and reliability with flexible weekend availability.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Expertise in safe, low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Proficiency in blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimen collection.
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture.
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and triage patients; collect and analyze lab samples.
• Prepare patients and assist in surgical procedures; monitor anesthesia.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly to clients and document in medical records.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging, radiographs and imaging workflows.
• Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases, ensuring safety and welfare.

Skills

Excellent client communication

Anesthesia administration

Radiographic positioning

Laboratory specimen collection

Low-stress animal restraint

Hospital operations knowledge

Education

Registered Veterinary Technician (SC license preferred)

Tools

Radiography equipment

Medical records software

Surgical monitoring equipment

Job description

Job Description

** Job duties include, but are not limited to:**

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

** We’re looking for:**

• An experienced veterinary technician with 3+ years professional experience required , ER/ Urgent Care experience preferred.
  • A registered veterinary technician with an active license in SC would be heavily preferred , but is not required.
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
• Availability to work some weekend shifts.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture.
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

_ Pay Range:_ $22 - $25/hr. depending on level of experience.

** We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/