Veterinary Technician New North Charleston, SC

The Animal Hospital; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Hospital of North Charleston is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients in the Charleston area.

The role requires experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners. Salary ranges from $17.00 to $19.00 per hour, dependent on skills and experience, with a Monday–Friday schedule and every other Saturday.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates.
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Skills

Animal handling

Client communication

Attention to safety

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred

Tools

Lab work

Radiographs

IV catheter

Job description

Salary: $17.00-$19.00 dependent on skills and experience

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8AM-6PM, every other Saturday 8AM-2PM

Animal Hospital of North Charleston is hiring a full-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 a Vet Tech with Animal Hospital of North Charleston

• Acomprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees

KeyResponsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate clearly with clients, including care instructions and status updates
• Perform technical duties such as lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain accurate medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Help keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines at all times.

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification preferred
• 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 Animal Hospital of North Charleston

We are a full-service, modern animal hospital offering the highest quality veterinary medicine in a pet-friendly atmosphere. At the Animal Hospital of North Charleston, you’ll find a dedicated, compassionate team of veterinarians committed to providing outstanding service to Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester County pets.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.