Laboratory Veterinary Technician

Ethos Veterinary Health•Charleston, SC

4d•$30 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) is seeking an experienced Veterinary Laboratory Technician to support patient care across its specialty and emergency hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. The role performs diagnostic testing, processes laboratory specimens, maintains equipment, and helps ensure accurate and timely results for clinical teams. The position is full-time, on-site, with an anticipated Sunday–Wednesday schedule that may change based on hospital needs. Compensation is $30–$36 per hour based on experience and qualifications. CVRC is a 24/7/365 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital offering services including Emergency and Critical Care, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Rehabilitation, Soft Tissue Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and Anesthesia. Its facility has advanced diagnostic and treatment technology, including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and digital radiography. The laboratory technician supports accurate diagnostics and timely treatment decisions across the hospital’s specialty services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
At least three years of veterinary technician experience in general practice, emergency, or critical care required.
Working knowledge of veterinary medicine, laboratory testing, specimen handling, microscopic interpretation, quality control, and biosafety.
Familiarity with ezyVet or other veterinary medical record systems.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to troubleshoot problems, prioritize competing requests, and manage laboratory workflows efficiently.
Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with veterinarians, technicians, and other hospital team members.
Demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Nice To Haves

Licensed or credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) preferred but not required.
Experience with IDEXX, iSTAT, and VetStat laboratory equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect, identify, prepare, and process diagnostic specimens, ensuring proper handling, storage, and sample quality.
Perform in-house laboratory testing, including hematology, chemistry, electrolytes, blood gases, crossmatching, blood typing, urinalysis, fecal testing, PCV/TP, SNAP testing, blood smears, cytologies, and manual differentials.
Operate laboratory analyzers and point-of-care equipment, including IDEXX, iSTAT, and VetStat systems, following established testing protocols.
Review and document laboratory results, monitor trends, and promptly communicate critical or unexpected findings to the appropriate clinical teams.
Maintain laboratory equipment through routine cleaning, calibration, quality control, and troubleshooting.
Manage laboratory inventory, including twice-weekly restocking, monitoring expiration dates, and maintaining appropriate supply storage.
Coordinate reference laboratory submissions, specimen transfers, shipping, and follow-up on pending or delayed results.
Communicate with external laboratories, pathologists, university and research facilities, referring veterinarians, and hospital teams regarding specimens and diagnostic results.
Manage laboratory results portals, designated email accounts, diagnostic charges, and laboratory forms in ezyVet; resolve unmatched results and pending requests.
Collaborate with nursing leadership to maintain and update laboratory protocols, procedures, and reference materials.
Assist with staff training and education, laboratory equipment installations, and meetings with equipment and supply representatives.
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.