Veterinary Technician

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to join their dynamic emergency team. This role offers the opportunity to provide crucial support in emergency and critical care, working closely with a collaborative team of veterinarians and specialists. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers a competitive salary along with generous benefits, including continuing education and a retirement plan. If you are passionate about animal care and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Continuing Education Allowance

Generous Paid Time Off

Robust Health Insurance

Company-Matched Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Solid technical skills in emergency medicine and critical care support.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients and assist with diagnostics and treatments.
• Provide life-saving support in emergency and critical care cases.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Critical Care Support

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Record Keeping

Education

Certification as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT)

Tools

Electronic Medical Record Systems

Job description

Join Our Dynamic Emergency Team at CVETS!

About CVETS:

Founded by husband-and-wife team, Drs. Michael and Tracy Schlicksup, CVETS is a full-service, family-owned veterinary hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. We are proud to be Columbia’s only privately-owned veterinary hospital offering 24-hour emergency and a comprehensive range of specialty services. At CVETS, we are committed to providing exceptional care through our dedicated team and state-of-the-art facility, which includes:

• 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care
• Surgery
• Advanced Anesthesia
• Rehabilitation
• Integrative (Holistic) Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Cardiology
• Radiology
• Oncology
• Neurology
• Ophthalmology
• Dermatology
• Dentistry

We foster a respectful, ethical, and collaborative work environment where every team member is valued.

Role Description:

CVETS is looking for a dedicated and skilled full-time, on-site Veterinary Technician to become a vital part of our expanding team in Columbia, SC. This is an exciting chance to deliver crucial support in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. As a Veterinary Technician, you'll play a key role in triaging patients, assisting with diagnostics and treatments for a diverse range of emergency and critical care cases, working closely with our veterinarians and specialists, and contributing to the exceptional care we provide at CVETS. We're looking for a highly motivated individual who is deeply committed to providing immediate and life-saving support to our patients.

Compensation:

Advance your career in a supportive and financially rewarding environment. We offer a highly competitive salary commensurate with experience along with a significant continuing education allowance, generous paid time off, robust health insurance, and a company-matched retirement plan to support your professional growth.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Solid technical skills in emergency medicine and critical care support.
• Excellent ability to anticipate needs and problem-solve effectively in urgent situations.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with clients and the veterinary team.
• A clear dedication to providing high-quality and timely patient care.
• The ability to thrive both independently and as part of a dynamic, fast-paced team.
• Competence in maintaining accurate patient records.
• The ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations.

Bonus points if you have:

• Certification as a Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, RVT) or eligibility to become certified in South Carolina.
• Experience in an emergency or specialty veterinary setting.
• Familiarity with assisting in a variety of emergency procedures.
• Experience with electronic medical record systems.