Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine
Ethos Veterinary Health•Charleston, SC
•$25 - $35•Onsite
About The Position
Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our Internal Medicine team in Charleston, SC. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Veterinary Technician who enjoys specialty medicine, complex cases, and working alongside a collaborative team committed to exceptional patient care. You'll have the opportunity to use and advance your technical skills while working with specialists and advanced diagnostic equipment.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a Veterinary Technician
- Strong understanding of veterinary nursing fundamentals, including patient restraint, phlebotomy, anesthesia, laboratory equipment, and laboratory procedures
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm, organized, and responsive in a fast-paced specialty environment
- Ability to work collaboratively with veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and other hospital team members
- Commitment to high-quality patient care and exceptional client service
- Fluent English speaking and reading skills required
Nice To Haves
- Specialty veterinary experience preferred
- LVT certification preferred
- Bilingual or multilingual communication skills are a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to Internal Medicine patients throughout diagnostics, treatment, hospitalization, and recovery.
- Assist Internal Medicine veterinarians with appointments, examinations, diagnostics, and procedures.
- Perform essential Veterinary Technician skills including patient restraint, phlebotomy, catheter placement, medication administration, and patient monitoring.
- Assist with anesthesia and patient preparation for procedures as needed.
- Collect and prepare laboratory samples and operate laboratory equipment according to hospital protocols.
- Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes in patient condition promptly to the medical team.
- Assist with advanced diagnostic procedures including ultrasound, CT, fluoroscopy, MRI, and digital radiography as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
- Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, Veterinary Technicians, veterinarians, and other hospital team members.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe treatment environment.
- Follow hospital safety protocols and established standards of patient care.
- Support a collaborative team environment focused on mentorship, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the Internal Medicine service.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Employer-paid pet insurance
- Generous paid time off and paid sick time
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Tuition reimbursement assistance for Veterinary Technicians pursuing LVT credentials
- Financial support for Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification
- Out-of-state veterinary technician license transfer costs covered by CVRC
- Relocation assistance available when applicable
- Continuing Education (CE) benefits
- Work-life balance initiatives
- Additional benefits available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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