Veterinary Technician jobs in Cordova, SC

Veterinary Technician assists veterinarian with exams, surgeries, and first aid. Collects and documents case history and treatment details. Being a Veterinary Technician monitors vital signs and condition of animals being treated and provides nursing care. Takes X rays, EKG, Ultrasound, and performs various lab test including urinalysis and blood counts. Additionally, Veterinary Technician depending on state regulations, may administer anesthesia, injections, and perform dental prophylaxis, catheterization, and other procedures under supervision of a veterinarian. Instructs pet owners on how to administer medication and other animal care skills. Typically requires an associate degree. Depending on state, may require RVT certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Veterinary Technician works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Veterinary Technician typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Veterinary Technician
  • South Carolina Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care
  • Columbia, SC FULL_TIME
  • 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 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 and Urgent Care 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
    • Scholarship opportunities and so much more!

    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 negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $17 - $24 / 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!
  • 7 Days Ago

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Veterinary Technician
  • Thrive Pet Healthcare
  • Lexington, SC FULL_TIME
  • Veterinary Technician – Lexington, South CarolinaMillcreek Animal Hospital Schedule: (4 day work week) M-Fri 7:30am-6pm and every other Saturday 8:30am -12pmCompensation: $16 -$20 / hour Compensation ...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Veterinary Technician
  • Millcreek Animal Hospital
  • Lexington, SC FULL_TIME
  • Veterinary Technician – Lexington, South Carolina Millcreek Animal Hospital Schedule: (4 day work week) M-Fri 7:30am-6pm and every other Saturday 8:30am -12pm Compensation: $16 -$20 / hour Compensatio...
  • 30 Days Ago

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Experienced Veterinary Technician
  • Wateree Animal Hospital
  • Camden, SC FULL_TIME
  • **Looking for Experienced Veterinary Technicians!!** We are a well established, AAHA-Accredited, small animal veterinary practice looking for enthusiastic candidates with great communication skills, w...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Veterinary Technician - Credentialed
  • NVA
  • Columbia, SC FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Applies medical nursing knowledge attained through hands-on experience and/or formal education to assist veterinarians in clinical setting, providing support for a variety of animal he...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Veterinary Assistant
  • Elgin Veterinary Hospital
  • Elgin, SC PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • Prefer experienced veterinary technicians who are able to draw blood from all sites, place IV catheters, monitor anesthesia, and discuss treatment plans and offer client communication. Must also be a ...
  • 8 Days Ago

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RN - PACU
  • Lexington Medical Center
  • West Columbia, SC
  • Utilizes the nursing process to promote and restore patients health status; collaborates with physicians and multidiscip...
  • 6/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Junior Groomer
  • Petco
  • Columbia, SC
  • Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people! If you want to make a real difference, create an e...
  • 6/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Assistant
  • HCA
  • Walterboro, SC
  • Introduction Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for ou...
  • 6/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Plant Care Specialist, Ambius
  • Ambius
  • Lexington, SC
  • Benefits Start Day 1 for Full-Time Colleagues - No Waiting Period! For more information about our benefits, see below! W...
  • 6/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $1,788 per week
  • PRN Healthcare
  • Columbia, SC
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Columbia...
  • 6/14/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Veterinary Technician
  • Buckhead Creek Ventures LLC
  • Ruffin, SC
  • Job Description Job Description About us Buckhead Creek Ventures is a small business in Ruffin, SC. We are rewarding, en...
  • 6/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Surgical Technician OR
  • Nitelines USA, Inc
  • Columbia, SC
  • NEEDED: SURGICAL TECHNICIAN (Operating Room) LOCATION: WJB Dorn VA Medical Center, 6439 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia SC 29...
  • 6/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Hospice Registered Nurse
  • Gentiva Hospice
  • Orangeburg, SC
  • Our Company: Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health,...
  • 5/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

Cordova is a town in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 157 at the 2000 census. Cordova is located at 33°26′N 80°55′W (33.4348,-80.9201). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), all land....
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Veterinary Technician jobs
$30,573 to $43,174
Cordova, South Carolina area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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