Veterinary Technician - Patient Care & Surgery

Vetpracticepartners; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Animal Hospital of North Charleston is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and support to veterinarians. The role emphasizes safe animal handling, client communication, and accurate record-keeping.

This position offers a competitive hourly salary ($17.00-$19.00), full-time schedule Monday–Friday with alternating Saturdays, and a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• LVT certification preferred and licensed to practice.
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledge of common disease states and ability to alert veterinarians.
• Familiarity with DEA and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians with patient care, exams, surgery, anesthesia, and recovery.
• Safely handle and restrain animals with compassion.
• Communicate care instructions and status updates to clients.
• Perform lab work, radiographs, injections, and IV catheter placement.
• Maintain medical records and assist with medication dispensing.
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean and stocked.
• Follow hospital, safety, and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Animal handling safely

Client communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) certification

Tools

Radiography equipment

IV catheter placement techniques

Job description

Animal Hospital of North Charleston is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled patient care and support to veterinarians. The role emphasizes safe animal handling, client communication, and accurate record-keeping.

This position offers a competitive hourly salary ($17.00-$19.00), full-time schedule Monday–Friday with alternating Saturdays, and a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, and a 401(k).