Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician/Assistant Full‑time Position at 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. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications Veterinary technician licensure required. 1–2 years of clinical experience. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA‑accredited veterinary technology program preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Growth & Development Here, you can grow your career through comprehensive learning and skillset programs, including free CE courses via ThriveU, live virtual workshops, and a program teaching the fundamentals of running a pet hospital. With many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Benefits 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 Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an hourly pay rate starting at $16–$19 per hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. About The Hospital Four Paws is a general practice located in Columbia, SC focusing on veterinary services. We are open Monday–Saturday, closed Sunday. #J-18808-Ljbffr