Veterinary Technician

Creature Comforts; Inman (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) + matching

Paid vacation and sick days

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

Creature Comforts Veterinary Resort and Suites, Inc. is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to support our on-site veterinary team. Responsibilities include pet restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, and nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases.

The role offers opportunities for training and advancement in a warm, team-focused environment. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience, be compassionate, calm, and capable of multi-tasking, with strong communication skills and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a Veterinary Assistant preferred.
• Able to properly restrain pets and maintain safety.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with sample collection, lab tests, radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.
• Self-starter eager to grow skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Restrain and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; assist imaging and diagnostics.
• Provide nursing care and manage medical/hospitalized cases.
• Prepare for surgery and assist; monitor anesthesia.
• Communicate treatment plans clearly to clients.

Skills

Pet restraint

Communication

Laboratory sample collection

Radiographs, anesthesia monitoring

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Job description

Company Description

Creature Comforts Veterinary Resort and Suites, Inc. (CCVRS) is the vision of Craig and Donna Lambert. Dr. Lambert began Creature Comforts Veterinary House Call Service in 2001 and has practiced veterinary medicine in the Upstate since 1994. Donna and her husband, Craig, married their respective careers and launched Creature Comforts Veterinary Resort and Suites, inc. in 2008 after years of research, preparation, and planning. Their goal, the ultimate in animal care, was realized by much hard work, faith, and favor. CCVRS has united some of the finest talent in the Upstate area for Veterinary Care, Boarding, Grooming, Training and General Pet Care. We are proud to offer our patients an on-site premium full service veterinary clinic experience in a warm and fun environment. Our clinic provides preventative care, care for sick and injured pets, dentistry, full surgical services, laboratory, and imaging needs to the pets in our community. We aim to be a trusted partner in the lives of pets while offering the highest in quality of innovative medicine for pets.

Come visit and check us out, we’re confident you’ll want to stay once you get here!

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Job Description

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, 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, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

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.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

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/.