Veterinary Technician

Description

Veterinary Technician/Assistant 
Full time Position 
Four Paws Animal Clinic
Columbia, SC 29206

You’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our 
precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of 
facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support 
services including admitting and discharging patients. 

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us.
Your Experience & Skills 
• Veterinary technician licensure required 
• 1-2 years of clinical experience 
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary 
technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, 
training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and 
abilities. 
Four Paws is looking for a Veterinary technician/assistant to join us as part of the Thrive Pet 
Healthcare community. 
At Four Paws, you’ll feel the warmth and culture of a small hospital. As a 
hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both 
worlds: a genuine local culture with the benefits of Thrive's national resources. 

About The Hospital
Four Paws is a general practice located in Columbia, SC focusing on veterinary services 
Our hospital has a positive work environment and a steady client flow. 
We are open Monday-Saturday, closed Sunday.

You’re Willing And Able To
• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and 
educate clients
• Assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and 
maintain positive patient flow
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's 
Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer 
guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional 
treatments
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the 
support of practice systems
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain 
medical charts
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, 
sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members

You’ll Grow with Us 
Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive 
learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials 
through: 
• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU 
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills 
• A program designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital 
And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, 
hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is 
deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet 
Healthcare. 

Benefits – our care in action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, 
professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and 
short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match 
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra 
Health 
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet 
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care 
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning 
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts 
• Student loan support tools and assistance 

*Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. 
Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

 
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay 
rate starting at $16 - $19/ hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide 
range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. 

About Thrive
Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical 
excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and 
partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals 
across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies 
provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver 
better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, 
continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel 
supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, Thrive Plus 
membership, HereFurYou Helpline, online booking, and flexible financial options 
make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets 
deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogethe