Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine
Hospital/Support Office (HQ): South Carolina Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care
Location: Columbia, SC, 29210
Time Type: Full-Time
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Veterinary Technician – Internal Medicine
Columbia, SC
South Carolina Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care
***1,500 Sign-On Bonus***
More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At South Carolina Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we take action to empower your best care for pets, their families, and yourself.
We are a community of 400 clinics forming an extraordinary network of unparalleled resources and people. Through outstanding learning and career options, comprehensive benefits, and abundant support, you’ll be nurtured and appreciated for who you are and what you bring to the table. We come together in both the joys and heartaches of our profession to lift each other up through laughter and empathy.
And, we have plenty of fun along the way!
Who we are
At South Carolina Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care, our innovative and comprehensive approach to veterinary medicine sets us apart. We have the technology, experience, and insight to deliver the very best medical care on-site, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our state-of-the-art facility features an in-house laboratory, pharmacy, modern surgical suite, separate dog and cat wards, isolation areas, emergency intensive care units, radioactive iodine suite, endoscopy suite, CT scanner, and more. We can provide total care for all patients.
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
South Carolina Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care is looking for an Internal Medicine Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
As an Internal Medicine Technician, you’ll play an important role in pets’ lives by providing end-to-end care for our precious patients. Your life-changing work will range from the hands-on care of facilitating outpatient treatments and performing laboratory tests, to support services including admitting and discharging patients.
You will work alongside our Board-Certified Internist utilizing state-of-the-art equipment that includes:
· Ultrasound
· CT
· Radioactive Iodine (I-131)
· Endoscopy (Flexible/Rigid)
Assist with medical interventions including:
· Bronchoscopy
· GI Endoscopy
· Feeding Tube placement
· Colonoscopy
· Laparoscopy procedures
· Joint Taps
· Bone Marrow Aspirates
Role Responsibilities:
- Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
- Assist in diagnostic procedures, including radiographs, ultrasound, endoscopy, CT, and advanced imaging.
- Perform sample collection (blood, urine, feces, aspirates, etc.), laboratory testing, and proper specimen handling.
- Communicate effectively and educate clients on the following:
- Individualized pet health concerns
- Patient care
- Treatment plans recommended by the Internist
- Discharge instructions.
- Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems and treatment plans.
- Maintaining feeding tubes
- Obtain relevant health history and information from clients.
- Place IV catheters, administer medications (oral, IV, SQ, IM), and advanced venipuncture (PICC/Central lines).
- Manage fluid therapy and transfusions (Blood and Plasma).
- Monitor and support hospitalized patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Perform anesthetic induction, intubation, anesthetic monitoring, anesthetic troubleshooting, extubation, and anesthetic recovery.
- Perform immobilization sedation along with monitoring and recovery
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in exam and treatment areas.
- Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
- Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.
The Ideal Candidate:
● 2-4 years of clinical veterinary experience, with at least 1-2 years of clinical experience in Specialty medicine, Internal Medicine preferred
● An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities
● Self-motivated, detailed-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
● Patient and client advocate
● Wanting to advance their knowledge and skills
You’ll Grow With Us
Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:
● Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
● Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
● In-house continuing education presented by the DVMs and Technicians
● Scholarship opportunities and Thrive’s Penn-Foster tuition reimbursement opportunities
And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.
Benefits – our care in action
We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:
● Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
● Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
● Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
● Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
● Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
● 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
● Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
● Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program
and so much more!
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $20/hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of 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
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