Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine

Description Veterinary Technician – Internal Medicine Description Veterinary Technician – Internal Medicine $2,500 Sign-On Bonus South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care, a Thrive Pet HealthcarePartner, is looking for ahigh energy, enthusiastic, and experiencedVeterinary Technician to join our Internal Medicine Team! Job Summary Our Internal Medicine Veterinary Technicians play an essential role in providing exceptional care to some of our most complex patients. Working closely alongside the Internist, you’ll take ownership of the flow of the day—anticipating what comes next, keeping appointments and procedures moving, coordinating diagnostics and treatments, maintaining accurate medical records, and helping ensure both patients and clients receive an exceptional level of care. This is a role for an experienced veterinary technician who loves medicine and loves to learn. Our ideal candidate is curious, seeks to understand the why behind what they’re doing, learns quickly, and is excited by the opportunity to continually expand their knowledge and technical abilities. You should bring a strong foundation in veterinary medicine, including medical terminology, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, patient care, and advanced technical and nursing skills. Just as importantly, you’re a self-starter who can recognize what needs to happen and take action without waiting to be asked—while also having the confidence and good judgment to ask questions or seek guidance when you don’t know something. Internal Medicine can be busy, complex, and occasionally unpredictable. Successful technicians on this team are able to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities, adapt when the day changes, and remain calm and focused under pressure. You’ll work closely with doctors, clients, and teammates with different personalities and communication styles, so professionalism, resilience, clear communication, and a team-first mindset are essential. If you’re an experienced technician who wants to be challenged, continue learning, and become an integral part of a specialty team where your knowledge and technical skills truly matter, we’d love to meet you. Job Requirements At least 2 years of recent experience in veterinary practice Demonstrated proficiency in routine veterinary technical procedures, including IV catheter placement, phlebotomy, sample collection, injection administration, proper patient restraint, and the safe and effective use of common veterinary medical equipment. Leads with empathy and compassion. Treats every patient with kindness and respect while providing clients with thoughtful, professional, and exceptional service. Is a strong and respectful communicator. Communicates clearly and professionally with clients, doctors, and teammates and is comfortable navigating different personalities, communication styles, and challenging situations. Is dependable and punctual, consistently arriving for scheduled shifts on time and ready to contribute to the team and patient care. Why work at South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care? We are a 24/7 state of the art, multi-specialty, VECCS II and AAHA accredited hospital located in Columbia, SC. Our focus in delivering exceptional patient care and superior client service is at the heart of all we do. We value our team members and are investing in their future with individual training plans and support in reaching their long-term professional goals. We strive to live by our core values; service, empathy, accountability, joy, exploration and team. We are working to build a hospital culture that fosters teamwork and collaboration and a caring, supportive, professional, and family environment. It is our belief that treating one another with respect and compassion will enable us to provide outstanding, empathetic service to our clients, referring veterinarians and the community. South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care is a part of Thrive Pet Healthcare – Come Grow With Us! Skills 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 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 hospital that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare. Benefits – our care in action Benefits 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. 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 #WeThriveTogether #J-18808-Ljbffr