Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 26,174 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Annual paid time off

Job summary

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education in Columbia, South Carolina is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician for emergency care. The position requires at least two years of experience in a veterinary setting, offering a starting pay rate between $19 to $30 per hour.

Responsibilities include providing lifesaving care and working collaboratively with veterinarians, as well as excellent customer service. Benefits include competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision insurance, and paid time off for education and personal leave.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience in an emergency veterinary setting or general practice.
• Demonstrates dependability and ethical decision making.
• Licensure is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide lifesaving care to sick and/or injured animals.
• Work directly with clients to answer questions and provide updates.

Skills

Experience in emergency veterinary setting

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Flexibility

Job description

Veterinary Technician – Emergency

Day Shift, Swing Shift & Overnight Shift Available!

$2,500 Sign‑On Bonus

Relocation Assistance Available

South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner, is looking for a high‑energy and enthusiastic Veterinary Technician to join our team.

The ideal candidate

• Has at least two years of experience in an emergency veterinary setting or general practice performing similar high‑level skills
• Strives for continued growth and development in their skills and knowledge
• Enjoys connecting with people and has exemplary customer service skills
• Has excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Possesses a sense of calm, even in stressful situations
• Demonstrates dependability and ethical decision making
• Is not afraid of challenges and has determination to work through obstacles
• Excels at collaborating with team members of different personality types
• Comfortable with conflict resolution between peers and clients
• Has flexibility and is available to work overnight shifts as well as weekends and holidays

We are looking for self‑motivated, enthusiastic problem solvers with attention to detail, and advocates for our patients and their pet parents. The successful candidate is a critical and creative thinker. Applicants should be dedicated, ethical, take pride in their work, and use their emotional intelligence skills. Must be willing to recognize weaknesses, improve, learn, and strive for betterment. Licensure is preferred but not required. This is a full‑time position.

Job Responsibilities

• Work alongside our Emergency veterinarians to provide lifesaving care to sick and/or injured animals
• Utilize a variety of skills including but not limited to:
  • Specialized imaging and positioning
  • Use and care of diagnostic equipment such as blood/chemistry analyzers and dopplers
  • Basic and advanced anesthesia/sedation monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Wound care, splinting and bandaging
  • Medication administration
  • Basic and advanced venipuncture
  • Basic and advanced life support including cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Assessment and triage of medical emergencies
  • Monitoring of hospitalized patients
  • Treatment of intensive care patients and full understanding of disease processes
• Work directly and patiently with clients to answer questions, give updates on hospitalized patients, and review treatment plans with associated costs to elevate the client experience

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $19 – $30 per hour. The actual rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

• Competitive compensation
• Top‑quality medical, dental, life, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Annual paid time off including 8 weeks of full‑pay parental leave, bereavement, and time off for new pet adoption
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Continuing education and development support through library of free CE courses and paid time off for CE events
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion and provide a supportive culture for all team members. Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you.