About This Role
Working as a veterinary technician at Angel Oak Animal Hospital involves practicing good medicine and using a full skill set, while maintaining a Monday to Friday schedule with no weekends or on-call duties. This role is for an experienced or credentialed veterinary technician who wants to contribute to a growing two-doctor small animal hospital.
Responsibilities
- Place IV catheters and perform phlebotomy on dogs and cats of every size and temperament
- Induce and monitor anesthesia, recognize changes early, and communicate clearly with the doctor
- Take dental radiographs and position patients for diagnostic radiographs
- Support wellness, medicine, surgery, and dentistry cases from check-in to discharge
- Educate clients on home care, medications, and follow-up so they leave confident
- Use low-stress handling to keep every visit as calm and comfortable as possible
- Help train and mentor assistants and newer team members
Requirements
- Registered, licensed, or certified veterinary technician (LVT, RVT, or CVT) strongly preferred
- Candidates with 3 or more years of hands-on small animal medical experience will also be considered
- Confident, proven skills in IV catheter placement, phlebotomy, anesthetic induction and monitoring, dental radiographs, and radiographic positioning
- Solid working knowledge of veterinary medicine and terminology
- Strong communication skills with clients and coworkers
- Ability to multitask and stay steady in a fast-paced environment
- A team-player mindset and a mature work ethic
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- At least 18 years old
- Reliable transportation
- Able to lift more than 50 lbs
Nice to have:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree
Benefits
- Paid time off and sick days
- 401(k) with company match
- Dental and vision insurance
- Continuing education and professional development assistance
- Uniform allowance
- Employee discount
Important Details
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 or 10 hour shifts
- Employment type: full-time or part-time
Application Process
- Email your resume and a cover letter
- Include your credential and state if you hold one
- Answer the question: Why do you want to work in veterinary medicine at Angel Oak Animal Hospital?
About the Company
Angel Oak Animal Hospital is a full-service companion animal hospital committed to providing quality, evidence-based medicine for patients and clients in a timely and compassionate way. Voted Best of South Carolina, it is a growing two-doctor small animal hospital.