Licensed Veterinary Technician

Overview VCA Westbury Animal Hospital and Pet Care Center is hiring an experienced Veterinary Technician or Experienced Assistant to join our team! Location: 1497 W 5th North St, Summerville, SC 29483 About Us We are a 4-doctor primary care practice in Dorchester County. We believe in excellent customer service, gold standard medicine, and teamwork. We are open Monday through Thursday 8:30 am - 8 pm, Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm, Saturday 8:30 am - 2 pm. We are closed on Sunday . Compensation $18.00 - $20.00 / per hour, depending on experience. Schedule Full time, weekend rotation required. Why VCA We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Benefits Career Support Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community Advancement and leadership opportunities Internal CE and development opportunities Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more Tuition assistance, including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelor's completion, and more Health & Well Being Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year) Access to free counseling through the Cigna Life Assistance program Access to Headspace app Fully employer-paid life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay Paid parental leave Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services Growing network of onsite social workers Other Perks Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc. 401(k) retirement plan with company match Referral bonus opportunities Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication Responsibilities Physical examinations and patient assessment Anesthesia monitoring Surgical preparation and assisting Dentistry Radiology Laboratory work Venipuncture Catheter placement Pharmacy Patient recovery Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). #J-18808-Ljbffr