Experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician - $500 Sign-On Bonus!

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network • Dentsville, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Columbia is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician to join their team. This role is vital to the medical process, working closely with Board-Certified Dermatologists and the technical team to manage complex cases, provide treatments for enhanced quality of life, and act as a communication bridge between the doctor and client. The ideal candidate is energetic, has a positive demeanor, takes initiative, and is committed to the clinic's needs. They should be punctual, willing to teach and share ideas, adaptable to change, able to see the "big picture," and professional and caring with patients and clients.

Requirements

• Previous experience or training/education in a veterinary facility.
• Friendly, outgoing, and "people oriented".
• Excellent communication skills.
• Capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties.
• Telephone and computer skills are necessary.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change.
• Phlebotomy.
• IV catheter placement.
• Preparing and restraining animals during procedures.
• Anesthetic induction.
• Anesthetic monitoring.
• Assisting with procedures.
• Suture cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues.
• Apply bandages and/or splints.
• Wound care.
• Ability to use a stethoscope and otoscope.
• Advising pet owners on proper care.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Dependable attendance is required.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in specialty medicine and dermatology.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases in specialty medicine and dermatology.
• Provide treatments to enhance patient quality of life.
• Serve as a communication bridge between the doctor and client.
• Demonstrate excellent relations with clients and pets in the waiting area and exam rooms.
• Exceed client expectations of service.
• Provide compassionate nursing care for all patients.
• Perform housekeeping and maintenance duties.
• Perform a cursory examination of an animal.
• Recognize potential patient issues.
• Clearly communicate findings to a doctor.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Fill prescriptions and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus ($500).
• No nights or weekends.
• No on-call duties.
• No holiday shifts.
• Robust vacation allowance.
• Paid holidays.
• Sick time/mental health days.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage options.
• Leaves of absence.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits.
• Health Savings Accounts.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% of pay and 50% match on up to 2% more of pay.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement readiness tools, advisor support and resources, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through certification programs and CE opportunities.
• Life insurance.
• Supplemental health protection plans.
• Legal counseling.
• Identity theft protection.
• Commuting benefits.
• Company provided scrubs.
• Discounts on services and medications for employee pets.
• Monthly bonus based on clinic’s dietary sales.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED