Veterinary Technician

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join their innovative team. This role focuses on providing exceptional care to animals and outstanding service to clients. You will be responsible for client communication, educating pet owners on preventative care, and assisting in various veterinary procedures. With a supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families. If you are passionate about animal care and looking to grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Employee Pet Discounts

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Veterinary Technician.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledge of common disease states and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide client communication and education on pet care.
• Assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures.
• Maintain accurate patient records using a paperless system.

Skills

Animal Care

Client Communication

Veterinary Procedures

Record Keeping

Pharmacy Assistance

Education

Veterinary Technician Experience

Tools

Paperless Medical Record System

Digital Radiography

In-house Labs

Job description

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: 730am-530pm Monday-Friday (shorter shifts available) and rotating Saturdays 7am-530pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct 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 area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing.
• Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication.
• Safety & Technical Skills: Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.

Qualifications:

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

About Cainhoy Veterinary Hospital
Our hospital is a brand new facility, built in 2021, with state of the art equipment! We’re focused on making sure our hospital has the right tools to allow our doctor and medical staff the ability to provide excellent service and care. In addition to diagnostic and preventative services, our hospital is equipped with digital radiography, digital dental radiography, and in-house labs.