Veterinary Technician

American Veterinary Group (AVG)

Greer (SC)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)

401k Match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students

Job summary

American Veterinary Group (AVG) is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician at Rocky Creek Veterinary Hospital in Greer, South Carolina. The role involves assisting veterinarians with patient care, managing examinations, and communicating with pet owners. Candidates should have prior customer service experience, must be able to lift 40 lbs, and hold current state licensure. The position offers numerous benefits including health care options, generous PTO, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy communication skills.
Energetic, with excellent work ethic and social skills.
Be compassionate and willing to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians in animal care and perform examinations.
Communicate with clients and update patient files.
Stock examination and surgery rooms, sterilize tools.

Skills

Prior Customer Service Experience

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Current state licensure for Veterinary Technician

Job description

Location: Rocky Creek Veterinary Hospital

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Description

Our hospital is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Veterinary Technician is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Technician helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Technical skills will include, but are not limited to: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration and monitoring, dental prophylaxis, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education. Veterinary Technicians also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Ideal Candidate

Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
Be compassionate/caring
Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
Can work individually, as well as on a team
Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction
Prior experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

Prior Customer Service Experience
Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Current state licensure in good standing for Veterinary Technician roles
This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws

*Applicants with veterinary experience that are not Credentialed Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to still apply. We have opportunities for veterinary professionals of all skill levels and we will appropriately assign you to our Senior Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, or other appropriate roles.

Benefits