Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice as a Veterinary Technician, providing exceptional care to pets and support to their owners. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. This role includes client communication, animal handling, and maintaining patient records, all while working with state-of-the-art technology in a modern facility.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Professional Development

Employee Pet Discounts

Qualifications

• One year of Veterinary Technician experience.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledge of common disease states.

Responsibilities

• Provide status updates for hospitalized patients and home care instructions.
• Assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.

Skills

Animal Handling

Client Communication

Customer Service

Job description

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Cainhoy Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time or part-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What To Expect

As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Guardian voluntary benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee pet discounts! Because we know your pets are family, too.

Salary: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday-Friday (shorter shifts available) and rotating Saturdays 7 am - 5:30 pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication guidance. Address client medical questions confidently and refer complex inquiries to veterinarians.
• Client Education & Support: Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.
• Customer Service: Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice’s products, programs, and services.
• Animal Handling & Care: Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids.
• Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless system, documenting procedures, vaccinations, and notes for billing.
• Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications as directed, prepare prescription labels, and package medications appropriately.
• Safety & Technical Skills: Follow safety guidelines (DEA, OSHA), administer SQ, IM, and IV injections, perform laboratory tests, radiographs, ECGs, place IV catheters, and perform emergency treatments.

Qualifications:

• One year of Veterinary Technician experience.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledge of common disease states and ability to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Cainhoy Veterinary Hospital

Our hospital, built in 2021, is equipped with state-of-the-art technology including digital radiography, digital dental radiography, and in-house labs. We focus on providing excellent service and care with the right tools and a dedicated team.