Licensed Veterinary Technician
About The Position
Destination Pet is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) for their Midlands Veterinary Practice in Columbia, SC. This role is for a community-minded small animal practice that values credentialed technicians as clinical drivers of patient care. They offer transparent pay, structured growth, and a focus on well-being, encouraging technicians to practice at the top of their license. The practice is a well-established, full-service general practice hospital with a legacy of excellence, featuring state-of-the-art facilities, two dedicated DVMs, and an experienced support team committed to high standards of care. They stay current with advancements in diagnostics, medical treatments, surgical procedures, and preventative wellness, utilizing top-of-the-line medical, surgical, and dental equipment, along with an in-house laboratory and ultrasonography.
Requirements
- Must hold a valid South Carolina Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) state license.
- Ability to work at the top of your license.
- Commitment to a patient-first mindset.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in anesthesia & analgesia, including full IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring/recovery.
- Experience in dentistry, including full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy.
- Experience in diagnostics, including high-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, and sample collection.
- Experience in nursing & triage, including critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and managing catheters/feeding tubes.
- Experience in workflow leadership, including leading tech appointments, team huddles, and mentoring assistants/externs.
- Interest in growth paths including paid precepting, skill checkoffs tied to ladder milestones, and leadership training.
- Experience in a Fear Free focused environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a clinical leader, ensuring medical excellence with a patient-first mindset.
- Utilize skills in anesthesia & analgesia, including full IV catheterization, multimodal pain management, induction, and advanced monitoring/recovery.
- Perform dentistry, including full-mouth dental radiography, charting, and periodontal therapy (per DVM direction).
- Conduct diagnostics, including high-quality radiography/positioning, in-house lab analysis, and sample collection.
- Manage nursing and triage, including critical patient monitoring, advanced wound care, and managing catheters/feeding tubes.
- Lead workflow, including leading tech appointments, team huddles, and mentoring assistants/externs.
- Participate in a predictable weekend rotation.
Benefits
- $1,500 Annual CE Allowance + Dedicated CE PTO
- 3 weeks PTO
- Competitive wages with skills-based differentials and leadership stipends
- Structured career ladder with multiple technician levels and merit-based increases
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 5% company match
- 24/7 Mental Health Support via Telemedicine
- Fear Free focused environment (training and certification supported)
- Paid volunteer time and partnership with our in-house nonprofit that helps low-income families access care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
