Licensed Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 61,992,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401k & matching

Paid vacation and sick time

CE allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Job summary

Sun City Animal Hospital in Indian Land, SC, is a busy 2-doctor small animal practice open 7 days a week, offering general care and urgent options. We emphasize learning, collaboration, and growth, with mentorship and cutting-edge techniques.

The ideal candidate is a Licensed Veterinary Technician with 2+ years’ experience and strong anesthesia/surgical monitoring skills, plus excellent client communication and record management.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active veterinary technician license.
• 2+ years professional experience preferred.
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring preferred.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Administration of medications
• Effective communication of treatment plans with clients

Skills

Anesthesia administration

Surgical monitoring

Client communication

Medical record management

Animal restraint

Radiographic positioning

Sample collection

Low-stress handling

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Ready to join a practice where your ideas are valued and your growth is supported? Come thrive with us at Sun City Animal Hospital, a vibrant 2-doctor small animal practice in beautiful Indian Land, South Carolina!

We’re a busy, upbeat veterinary hospital that is open 7 days a week, offering a mix of generalpractice appointments and urgent care hours on nights and weekends. Our team offers comprehensive, compassionate care for cats and dogs- from routine wellness exams, dental care, and basic surgeries as well as offering access to advanced surgical options through mobile specialists and consulting services.We’re all about staying on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine, and we love learning and growing together!

What makes us special?

• A close-knit, positive team
• An environment where your ideas matter and your skills grow
• Supportive leadership that encourages collaboration and mentorship
• A place where learning never stops; we’re constantly evolving and embracing new techniques

Whether you're a seasoned vet med veteran or looking for a great place to help launch your career, you’ll feel right at home here. If you’re passionate about patient care, eager to keep learning, and ready to join a hospital that values both innovation and heart then we’d love to meet you!

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
• 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 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/