Animal Technician jobs in Sumter, SC

Company Description

At Santee Animal Hospital we pride ourselves on practicing the best medicine possible. We provide a variety of services that include internal medicine, senior and pediatric wellness, radiology, and surgery. We are proud to have an in-house laboratory, which allows for rapid diagnostics.

Our mission is to provide the best possible veterinary care for all pets while treating our clients as our friends. We do this with a long standing, excellent staff of fully licensed technicians, dedicated support staff, and committed doctors. Our office will do everything we can to make your experience with us an enjoyable and educational one. To serve your pet’s needs best, we provide focus on prevention, in office laboratory, 30-min doctor appointments, drop off services, on-site boarding facilities, and fully trained staff.

The small, rural town of Santee is surrounded by quality golf courses and offers outstanding outdoor activities, including hiking, boating, fishing, and birding. Sitting on the south shore of Lake Marion, the largest freshwater lake in South Carolina, Santee is one of the most popular fishing destinations in the state. We’re not only known for our beautiful outdoor activities, but you also must come try our delicious food. Whether its Mexican, seafood or a tasty slice of pecan pie with ice cream, you’ll find what you crave in Santee.

Visit our website to learn more about us! https://santeeanimalhospital.com/

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)  
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees  
• Paid Bereavement Program  
• Paid Parental Leave Program   
• Competitive Compensation   
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) 
• Tuition Assistance Program  
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster  
• Career Development Opportunities  
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!  
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)  
• *Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. 

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.