Veterinary Technician

**Join Our Team at Van Crest Animal Hospital!**

Do you have a passion for helping animals and a knack for bringing smiles to people’s faces? If so, we invite you to become veterinary professional as a **veterinary technician**!

**About Us:**

Van Crest Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary practice located in West Columbia, SC, proudly serving our community for over 20 years. As a two-doctor practice led by a dedicated husband-and-wife team, we offer a wide range of medical, surgical, and dental services, alongside preventive care programs tailored for pets of all ages. Our mission is to empower pet owners with the information they need to ensure their furry companions live long, healthy lives.

**What We Offer:**

We foster a diverse, inclusive work environment where compassion, punctuality, honesty, safety, consistency, and transparency are at the core of our values. Here, you’ll be part of a winning culture that emphasizes joy, accountability, and teamwork. We are deeply invested in the growth and success of our staff, providing opportunities for professional development and personal fulfillment.

Veterinary Technician Responsibilities

• Professional client communication and education obtaining medical histories and symptoms
• Laboratory procedures including but not limited to: hematology, cytology, urinalysis, microbiology, blood chemistry, and fecals
• Nursing skills including: restraining patients, administering medications PO/IV/SUBQ/IM, applying and maintaining bandages, proficient IV catheter placement and venipuncture, surgery prep, and anesthesia monitoring
• Competently perform dental prophylaxis and dental radiographs
• Applying clinic medical protocols
• Utilizing advanced veterinary clinical skills

· Track record of reliability attending shifts, great personality, team-player, self-starter, able to work at a fast pace and can meet the physical demands of being a technician.

· Duties would include but are not limited to, assisting doctors in exam rooms for both wellness and non-wellness appointments,

· Patient treatment and monitoring, in-house laboratory diagnostics including ear cytology, skin scrapings and blood/urine sampling,

· Taking radiographs, performing therapy laser treatments, pulling blood, placing IV catheters, filling of prescription medications, client education by phone and in person, and other clinical and patient care responsibilities.

· For qualified candidates, a rotation on surgery schedule with duties including surgery preparation, surgical assisting, monitoring anesthesia and dental cleanings and dental radiographs, instrument care and prep. All stages of preoperative, operative and postoperative patient care.

Benefits of the position:

• Monday-Friday hours only (no nights, no weekends)
• Paid time off
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
• Reduced cost personal pet health care
• Great environment, clean facility
• 401k with matching 3%
• Paid dues
• Cont. Education allowance
• Small family atmosphere

**Why Join Us?**

If you’re seeking a role where you can truly make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you. At Van Crest Animal Hospital, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that values kindness and teamwork while providing exceptional care to the pets we serve.

**Apply Today!**

Help us continue our tradition of excellence in pet care and client service. We can’t wait to meet you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8-10 hour shift
• Monday thru Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)
• Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) or the ability to transfer credentials from state to state(preferred)
• Associate degree in Veterinary Technology(preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 year of veterinary clinical experience

Ability to Relocate:

• West Columbia, SC 29169: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Veterinary Technician Certification or License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $25