Full-Time Veterinary Technician with Benefits

The Animal Hospital; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Hospital of North Charleston is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients in the Charleston area.

The role requires experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. Salary ranges from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, dependent on skills and experience, with a Monday–Friday schedule and every other Saturday.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification preferred.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal handling

Client communication

Attention to safety

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred

Tools

Lab work

Radiographs

IV catheter

Job description

Animal Hospital of North Charleston is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients in the Charleston area.

The role requires experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. Salary ranges from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, dependent on skills and experience, with a Monday–Friday schedule and every other Saturday.