Licensed Veterinary Technician

Allianceanimalhealth; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with matching

Life insurance

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

CE allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Referral bonus

Pet discounts

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join its veterinary team in South Carolina. The role involves animal restraint, triage, surgical support, anesthesia management, lab work, imaging, and client communication.

Candidates should have an active license and are expected to work flexible hours including some late nights or weekends. We offer comprehensive benefits, paid time off, CE allowances, and career development opportunities to support ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required.
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring preferred.
• 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 sample collection methods (blood, urine, fecal, skin).
• Radiographic positioning and image capture experience.
• Commitment to ethics and continuous learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with animal-related hazards.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Surgical preparation and assistance, anesthetic management.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples; diagnostic imaging.
• Nursing care of medical/hospitalized cases; treatment planning communication.

Skills

Anesthesia administration

Surgical monitoring

Client communication

Medical records management

Animal restraint techniques

Sample collection methods

Radiography positioning

Lifelong learning

Education

Active veterinary technician license

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, surgical preparation and assistance, anesthetic management, 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, and effective communication of treatment plans with clients.

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.

We're Looking For:

• A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 2+ years professional experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring heavily preferred .
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
• Availability to work some late night and 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.
• 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.

Pay Range: $22/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 Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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 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/