Emergency Veterinary Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health•Greenville, SC

1d•$20 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Upstate Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care in Greenville, SC is hiring full- a time Technician or Assistant to join our outstanding Emergency team! Compensation: Starting $20 - $32, based on credentialing & skills assessment leveling Available Schedule: Full-time, Day Shifts, Three 12-hour shifts per week. Rotating weekends and Holiday shifts. Benefits: Paid and Employer-Provided Continuing Education Opportunities, including an annual on-site CE event and rotational CE funding. Out of State License Transfer Costs Covered by UVES Generous Paid Time Off policy, and Paid Holidays Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance Plans Discounted Employee Pet Insurance Discounted Employee Pet Care Services at UVS Discounted Employee Pet Food Discounts through Hill's and Royal Canin 401k Planning, with Employer Matching Structure Access to Ethos-wide expansive VetBloom Learning and Development platform with RACE approved CE Recover CPR certification initiatives Ethos Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Networks for continued LVT growth and aspiring VTS team members And more! At Upstate Vet Emergency & Specialty Care, our goal since opening in 1997 has been to practice the gold standard of medicine, perform advanced techniques, and be the leaders in veterinary medicine. As a full-service 24-7 animal hospital located in Greenville, SC. Upstate Vet provides a broad range of advanced medical and surgical care in a state-of-the-art AAHA Accredited facility for pets. Our team has been selected not only for their expertise, but also for their genuine love of their patients. Our emergency and specialty teams have a dedicated staff of veterinarians and support personnel including licensed veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, client service representatives, and hospital managers. We strive to create an experience that exceeds expectations, and our goal is continuous improvement so that patients can recover quickly and stay healthy. Our team always keeps the best interests of our patients and their families at the forefront of all our decisions, and we strive to promote a culture of respect, compassion, and professional excellence in all we do.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years working in veterinary medicine, preferably in Emergency or Specialty medicine.
Proficiency in advanced veterinary knowledge including restraint, diagnostic imaging, phlebotomy, venipuncture, anesthesia induction, monitoring, fluid therapy, drug calculations, laboratory equipment and procedures, pharmacology, disease processes, etc.
Attention to detail, with strong communication skills with both clients and team members
Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care to patients, including triage assessments to determine stability, performing physical exams, and ongoing monitoring of both stable and critical patients.
Prepare and administer fluid therapy, monitor infusion pumps, and ensure appropriate fluid types and rates.
Assist with dosage calculations and medication dispensing, including controlled substances and emergency drugs, while adhering to established safety protocols.
Support veterinarians through all phases of surgery including pre-medication, induction, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, recovery, post-operative care planning, and pain management protocols.
Perform blood collection via all routes and prepare samples.
Maintain clear communication with doctors, staff, and clients regarding patient care and status updates.
Prepare patients for discharge, including client education on home care and medications.
Ensure accurate and legible medical recordkeeping in accordance with hospital policies and protocols.
Follow hospital policies and OSHA safety standards, addressing client concerns professionally and respectfully.
Support a collaborative and safe work environment, and perform other duties as assigned to ensure high-quality patient care and smooth hospital operations.

Benefits

Paid and Employer-Provided Continuing Education Opportunities, including an annual on-site CE event and rotational CE funding.
Out of State License Transfer Costs Covered by UVES
Generous Paid Time Off policy, and Paid Holidays
Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance Plans
Discounted Employee Pet Insurance
Discounted Employee Pet Care Services at UVS
Discounted Employee Pet Food Discounts through Hill's and Royal Canin
401k Planning, with Employer Matching Structure
Access to Ethos-wide expansive VetBloom Learning and Development platform with RACE approved CE
Recover CPR certification initiatives
Ethos Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Networks for continued LVT growth and aspiring VTS team members
And more!
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.