Job description

Live where other people come to vacation and love where you work! New River Veterinary Specialists located in Hardeeville, SC is actively hiring Ophthalmology veterinary technicians to our team. Come join our already amazing team of technicians, assistants, CSRs and DVM’s!

New River Veterinary Specialists opened in June 2022 and is a custom-built 15,000-square foot, state-of-the-art facility located 12 miles from the beaches of Hilton Head and 25 minutes to Savannah, GA. We are actively hiring licensed, credentialed, or experienced veterinary technicians to join our ophthalmology department. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about veterinary medicine, hard-working, compassionate, and empathetic with people as well as animals, reliable, organized, enjoy client communication and work well with our diverse team.

New River is equipped with all the advanced technology you'd expect from a custom-built state-of-the-art facility. Including a USP 800 biological cabinet and oncology suite, full in-house lab, 16-slice helical CT, 1.5 Tesla MRI, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology suite, multiple ultrasounds, in-house blood bank and component therapy, arthroscopy, laparoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, full-service sports medicine and rehabilitation department, and a dedicated intensive care unit including long-term mechanical ventilation.

The NRVS team currently includes 2 Internists, 1.5 Criticalists, 2 Surgeons (1 also Certified in Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine), 2 Neurologists, 9 Emergency doctors, one VTS-ECC, and an amazing team of technicians, assistants and CSRs.

Ophthalmology technicians will work directly with our Ophthalmologist while also participating in eye exams, patient care, diagnostic tests, general anesthesia of ophthalmology patients, and client education. Natural skills with small animals are a must, but we are also looking for someone who has great communication skills with clients and their fellow team members. This position also requires someone self-motivated, a quick thinker and can multitask in high-paced environments.

We are looking for Ophthalmology technicians who are proficient with the following skill sets:

As an Ophthalmology Veterinary Technician, you will:

• Perform basic ophthalmic diagnostic tests (tear quantity, glaucoma testing, ulcer testing) and help hold patients for detailed ocular exam

• Perform advanced ophthalmic diagnostic testing (retinal electrical function, etc.)

• Set-up and assist with procedures and surgeries that restore comfort and vision ranging from outpatient procedures to basic and complex surgeries

• Outpatient procedures: diamond burr debridement (to stimulate corneal healing), CO2 laser (to remove eyelid margin masses)

• Surgical procedures including eyelid surgeries, cherry eye surgery, corneal grafts, cataract surgery, retinal surgery, glaucoma surgery

• For patients undergoing sedation or anesthesia, place IV catheters and fluids, administer drugs through various routes, and perform and monitor sedation/anesthesia (with advanced skills including constant rate infusions, paralytics, ventilation, etc.)

• Anesthesia training is available with the help of our Training Coordinator

• Help organize and maintain specialized ophthalmic equipment and supplies

• Be the frontline in educating clients on their pet’s ocular disease and care

A minimum of 2 years of emergency/specialty hospital is required or an LVT/CVT/RVT with previous ophthalmology experience. Experienced LVT with strong surgical knowledge and anesthesia skills is a must.

If you are looking for a hospital that will support you as an individual, help you grow as a technician, and treat you like family, I would strongly encourage you to apply.

Check out our website (https://www.nrvets.com) for additional information about us and the standard of care that we represent. All applicants must have a resume and references to be considered.

Inquiries are treated with complete confidentiality.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10-hour shift

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hardeeville, SC 29927 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hardeeville, SC 29927: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person