Licensed Veterinary Technician

Lowcountry Vets at Old Town; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Bereavement

Paid Parental Leave

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Bonuses

Job summary

Lowcountry Vets in Bluffton, SC, seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. You’ll perform anesthesia monitoring, radiography, lab work, and nursing care across medical and hospitalized patients while communicating treatment plans clearly to clients.

We offer a supportive, fast-paced environment with ongoing training and benefits for eligible staff. A valid veterinary technician license and 1+ year of experience are preferred; other motivated candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with active license required.
• 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
• Experience in radiographic positioning; dental radiography a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal hazards.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Diagnostic imaging and anesthetic management.
• Nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases.
• Administration of medications and treatment plans communication.
• Surgical preparation and assistance.

Skills

Animal restraint techniques

Radiography

Anesthesia administration

Medical record management

Client communication

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician license

Job description

At Lowcountry Vets, we’re dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care while delivering exceptional customer service. With four convenient locations, we proudly serve our community by supporting pet owners through every stage of their pet’s life—from playful puppies and curious kittens to loyal senior companions. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, supportive environment where both clients and their pets feel valued, all at an affordable cost. Join a team that’s committed to making every visit a positive and memorable experience!

Our hours of operation:

• Our Old Town location is open on Saturday from 8 am - 3 pm.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of 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

• A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled 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, with additional skills in dental radiography being a plus
• 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

We offer our staff:

• 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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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/

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