Experienced Veterinary Technician

Creature Comforts Animal Emergency Center is a new, purpose-built emergency veterinary hospital in Inman and across Upstate South Carolina, with an advanced surgical suite, digital radiology, ultrasound, oxygen therapy, and in-house bloodwork. Hours of operation: Tuesday to Thursday 6pm to 8am; Friday to Monday 24 hours. Pay range: starting between $23 and $32 per hour, negotiable depending on experience level and license status. Hiring eligibility may be contingent on a satisfactory background check.

Responsibilities

Animal restraint; Triage of incoming patients; Collection and analysis of lab samples; Diagnostic imaging; Management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability; Administration of medications; Effective communication of treatment plans with clients; Surgical preparation and assistance; Anesthetic management

Requirements

Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a veterinary technician; Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts; Availability to work weekends; Excellent client communication and medical record management skills; Knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations; Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques; Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens; Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture; Compassionate and calm team player; Ability to multi-task; Strong communication skills; Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning; Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards; Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises

Nice to have

Licensed veterinary technician (highly preferred, not required); ER experience (highly preferred, not required for more experienced applicants)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k with matching program, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, FSA); Employee Assistance Program; Paid vacation and sick time for all employees; Paid bereavement program; Paid parental leave program; Competitive compensation; Continuing education allowance (licensed/registered/certified roles); Tuition reimbursement program available to any AVMA accredited veterinary technology program; Career development opportunities; Referral bonus program for most positions; Additional benefits may be available (e.g., personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, bonuses)