Veterinary Technician - Emergency

Description Veterinary Technician - Emergency (Day Shift, Swing Shift & Overnight Shift Available!) $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Relocation Assistance Available South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care, a Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner is looking for a high energy and enthusiastic experienced Veterinary Technician to join our Veterinary Healthcare Team! The Ideal Candidate Has at least two years of experience in an emergency veterinary setting or general practice performing similar high-level skills Strives for continued growth and development in their skills and knowledge Enjoys connecting with people and has exemplary customer service skills Has excellent communication skills, both oral and written Possesses a sense of calm, even in stressful situations Demonstrates dependability and ethical decision making Is not afraid of challenges and has determination to work through obstacles Excels at collaborating with team members of different personality types Comfortable with conflict resolution between peers and clients Has flexibility and is available to work overnight shifts as well as weekends and holidays We are looking for vet tech candidates that are self-motivated, enthusiastic, problem solvers that have attention to detail, and are advocates for our patients and their pet parents. The successful candidate is a critical and creative thinker. Applicants should be dedicated, ethical, take pride in their work, and use their emotional intelligence skills. Must be willing to recognize weaknesses, improve, learn, and strive for betterment. Licensure is preferred but not required. This is a full-time position. Job Responsibilities Work alongside our Emergency veterinarians to provide lifesaving care to sick and/or injured animals Utilizes a variety of skills including but not limited to: Specialized imaging and positioning Use and care of a variety of diagnostic equipment such as blood/chemistry analyzers and dopplers Basic and advanced anesthesia/sedation monitoring and troubleshooting Wound care, splinting and bandaging Medication administration Basic and advanced venipuncture Basic and advanced life support including cardiopulmonary resuscitation Assessment and triage of medical emergencies Monitoring of hospitalized patients Treatment of intensive care patients and full understanding of disease processes Work directly and patiently with clients to answer questions, give updates on hospitalized patients, and review treatment plans with associated costs to elevate the client experience 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 strive to live by our core values, kindness, excellence, collaboration, positivity, compassion, and dependability. We are working to build a hospital culture that fosters teamwork and collaboration and a caring, supportive, and professional 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. Our Home. You’ve probably already guessed this by now, but yes indeed South Carolina is ... entirely amazing! It has mountains, lakes, beaches, low cost of living, and easy hub access. Come for a visit and check it out, you won't ever want to leave. Our Values. Respect, relationships, and quality. We build amazing things atop these foundations. South Carolina Veterinary Specialists And Emergency Care Is Part Of Thrive Pet Healthcare And Proud To Offer Industry-leading Support For Our Team Members Competitive compensation Top quality medical, dental, life, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy 401k w/ employer contribution Annual Paid Time Off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoption Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off for CE events Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations You take great care of Animals. We take great care of YOU! At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered. If you are an experienced veterinary technician with a contagious passion for providing exceptional veterinary care to your patients and amazing customer service to their owners - we want you on our team! Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $19 - $30 / hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you! #ZR #TPHSJ #J-18808-Ljbffr