Emergency Veterinary Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health•Charleston, SC

83d•$24 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician for its Emergency & Critical Care team in Charleston, South Carolina. The role provides nursing care to emergency and critical care patients in a fast-paced specialty hospital, working collaboratively with emergency, critical care, and specialty teams. Technicians may select shifts in Critical Care, ICU, In-House Patient Care, or Emergency Triage/Outpatient. The position offers day, swing, and overnight shifts and is scheduled for 36 hours per week. One weekend day each week and a holiday rotation are required. Starting pay is $24.00–$34.00 per hour, based on licensure, experience, and skill level, with additional overnight and weekend differentials. A sign-on bonus structure of up to $5,000 is available to experienced candidates. Additional compensation may be available to VTS candidates, and eligible candidates may receive relocation assistance. CVRC is a VECCS Level I Certified emergency and specialty hospital whose emergency service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Its 32,000-square-foot specialty hospital has advanced technology including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and digital radiography. The hospital provides emergency and critical care, cardiology, internal medicine, medical oncology, neurology and neurosurgery, rehabilitation, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, and anesthesia services.

Requirements

At least 3 years of Veterinary Technician experience; emergency or critical care experience is preferred.
Strong knowledge of patient restraint, phlebotomy, anesthesia, medical math, laboratory procedures, and emergency nursing skills.
Ability to remain calm, organized, and efficient in high-acuity emergency situations.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Passion for exceptional patient care and client service.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills.

Nice To Haves

LVT certification is preferred but not required.
Emergency or critical care veterinary experience.
Fluency in multiple languages.
VTS certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver nursing care to emergency and critical care patients.
Perform patient assessments, monitoring, and emergency triage.
Collect diagnostic samples, including blood, urine, and other laboratory specimens.
Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, phlebotomy, and medication administration.
Monitor patients receiving oxygen therapy, fluid therapy, blood products, and other advanced treatments.
Assist veterinarians with emergency procedures, diagnostics, anesthesia, and critical care interventions.
Operate laboratory equipment and perform in-house diagnostic testing.
Calculate medications and treatment dosages accurately.
Maintain detailed medical records and communicate patient updates to the medical team.
Communicate compassionately with clients and provide discharge education.
Collaborate with Emergency, Critical Care, and Specialty teams to provide patient care.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Employer-paid pet insurance.
Paid time off and paid sick time.
Pet bereavement.
Employee uniform allowance for the company scrubs store.
401(k) with employer match.
Annual continuing education allowance and free onsite continuing education opportunities.
Professional development assistance.
Employer-paid RECOVER certification.
Tuition reimbursement for team members pursuing LVT licensure.
Financial support and mentorship for Veterinary Technician Specialist certification.
Coverage of out-of-state license transfer costs.
Flexible scheduling focused on work-life balance.
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
Sign-on bonus structure of up to $5,000 for experienced candidates.
Additional compensation may be available to VTS candidates.
Additional overnight and weekend pay differentials.