Animal Technician jobs in Spartanburg, SC

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist in providing excellent care to our animal patients and support our veterinary staff in delivering top-notch service.

Overall Responsibility: ​To assist the doctors with ​the flow of their appointments for both annual well visits and sick visits and other procedures performed by the doctor. The assistant must be able to work with cats and dogs.

Responsibilities: The responsibilities of Veterinary technician assistant, include, but are not limited to the following activities:

● Assisting doctors in the rooms for exams

● Vaccine preparation

● Restraint for lab work and treatments

● Assisting LVTs

● Giving baths, expressing anal glands, and perform nail trims

● Sending out lab work and performing in-house blood work using IDEXX lab equipment

● Setting up and performing radiographs

● Learning AviMark, including input of charges and medical record keeping

● Client communication and basic GP education

● Stocking and cleaning exam rooms, bathrooms, treatment areas, kennels, etc.

● Triaging emergency cases

● Knowledge of common medications, filling medications

● Ability of administering subcutaneous fluids and injections

● Familiar with the recovery procedures for post-surgical/anesthetized patients.

Educational Requirements: ​1-year veterinary technician experience preferred – veterinary assistant or technician degree a plus.

Physical Requirements: ​ This job is physically active and requires frequent bending and standing for long periods of time. It requires routine lifting and restraining animals. You must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Interacts with: ​The entire PSAH hospital (receptionists/technicians/doctors/clients)

Employees are expected to act in the best interest of the hospital, even if doing so requires actions or responsibilities not specifically listed in the job description.

If you are passionate about animal health and well-being, have the required skills, and are looking to contribute to a compassionate veterinary team, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Spartanburg, SC 29302: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person