Licensed Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Southern Paws Animal Medical Center (formerly Westside Veterinary Clinic!) is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our state-of-the-art facility. You will perform animal restraint, triage patients, collect and analyze lab samples, and assist with surgical planning and anesthesia management.

The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of experience, excellent client communication, and proficiency in Avimark and radiography.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with active license required.
• 3-5 years professional experience preferred, but not required.
• 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.
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture; dental radiography a plus.
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples; in-house diagnostics.
• Diagnostic imaging and radiography duties.
• Nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases; anesthesia management.

Skills

Veterinary technician skills

Client communication

Animal restraint

Anesthesia monitoring

Radiography proficiency

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Tools

Avimark

Radiography equipment

Job description

Southern Paws Animal Medical Center (formerly Westside Veterinary Clinic!) isdedicated to providing the highest standards of veterinary care. We understand every pet has individual healthcare needs and we partner with our clients to meet those needs. We have a state-of-the-art facility with a complete in-house lab, 2 digital radiology units, modern surgical suite with the ability to perform complex and orthopedic procedures, a class IV therapy laser & more!

Our hours of operation are:

• Mon-Fri:8:00 am-5:30 pm
• Sat:8:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Open the first 3 Saturdays of each month

Come visit and check us out.... you won't want to leave!

Job Description

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.

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, 3-5years professional experiencepreferred, but not required
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
• Availability to work some Saturdays
• Experience with using Avimark preferred, but not required
• 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

Pay Range:Starting at $18+/hr. depending on experience.

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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• 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/