Veterinary Technician

American Veterinary Group • Greer, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our hospital is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Technician to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital. The Veterinary Technician is responsible for assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals. The Technician helps during initial examinations by restraining animals when necessary, stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies, sterilizing tools and ensuring that equipment is in working order. Technical skills will include, but are not limited to: venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia administration, and monitoring, dental prophy, radiography, administering medications, performing laboratory analysis, and client education. Veterinary Technician's also communicate with clients (pet owners) and update patient files.

Requirements

• Prior Customer Service Experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs
• Regular on-site presence required
• Current state licensure in good standing for Veterinary Technician roles

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience preferred
• Applicants with veterinary experience that are not Credentialed Veterinary Technicians are encouraged to still apply, we have opportunities for veterinary professionals of all skill levels and we will appropriately assign you to our Senior Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Assistant, or other appropriate roles.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Veterinarians in the care of animals
• Restraining animals during examinations
• Stocking examination and surgery rooms with supplies
• Sterilizing tools
• Ensuring equipment is in working order
• Performing venipuncture
• Performing catheter placement
• Administering and monitoring anesthesia
• Performing dental prophy
• Performing radiography
• Administering medications
• Performing laboratory analysis
• Educating clients
• Communicating with clients (pet owners)
• Updating patient files

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Maternity Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students
• Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed