Veterinary Technician Assistant

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Veterinary Technician Assistant | $19–$21/hr based on experience and skill level Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) | Charleston, SC Full-Time | Three 12-hour shifts | Days, Swing,

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Veterinary Technician Assistant | $19–$21/hr based on experience and skill level

Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) | Charleston, SC

Full-Time | Three 12-hour shifts | Days, Swing, or Overnight

Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our Emergency team in Charleston, SC. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced veterinary assistant who enjoys emergency medicine, hands-on patient care, and working as part of a collaborative veterinary team.

What We Offer

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✓$19–$21/hour based on experience and skill level

✓Health insurance

✓Employer-paid pet insurance

✓Generous paid time off

✓Paid sick time

✓Work-life balance

✓401(k) with employer matching

✓Tuition reimbursement assistance for team members pursuing veterinary technician school and LVT certification

✓Financial support for team members pursuing VTS certification

✓Out-of-state license transfer costs covered by CVRC

✓Relocation assistance available when applicable

✓Continuing education benefits

✓Additional benefits and employee programs

Full-time
Three 12-hour shifts per week
Day Shift: 8:00am–8:00pm
Swing Shift: 2:00pm–2:00am
Overnight Shift: 8:00pm–8:00am

Responsibilities

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Provide hands-on patient care and support Veterinary Technicians and doctors in the Emergency department
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Safely restrain and handle patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures
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Assist with patient intake, monitoring, treatments, and daily care
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Prepare patients, equipment, and supplies for procedures
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Assist with emergency and critical care patients as directed by the medical team
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Maintain clean, organized patient care and treatment areas
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Communicate effectively with Veterinary Technicians, doctors, clients, and other team members
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Follow hospital protocols and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

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At least 1 year of experience working in veterinary medicine preferred
General practice, emergency, or specialty veterinary experience preferred
Understanding of basic veterinary medicine and patient care
Veterinary restraint experience
Strong attention to detail
Comfortable working in a fast-paced emergency environment
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Able to remain calm and respond appropriately during urgent and life-threatening situations
Motivated to continue developing veterinary technical skills
Fluent English speaking and reading skills required.

Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) is a VECCS Level 1 certified veterinary hospital located in Charleston, SC. Our Emergency Center is staffed 24/7/365 to provide continuous emergency care to the community.

CVRC also offers a broad range of specialty services, including cardiology, internal medicine, neurology and neurosurgery, medical oncology, rehabilitation, and soft tissue and orthopedic surgery. Our hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic technology, including MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and digital radiography.

We have worked hard to create an inclusive, collaborative environment where team members support one another and have opportunities to build their skills. Veterinary Technician Assistants have the opportunity to gain valuable emergency and specialty experience while working alongside experienced veterinary professionals.

Charleston Veterinary Referral Center serves Charleston and surrounding Lowcountry communities. Charleston offers beautiful beaches, outdoor recreation, historic neighborhoods, local dining, and a vibrant coastal lifestyle.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.