Veterinary Technician

Newport Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect as a Veterinary Technician with Newport Veterinary Hospital

As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
Professional development opportunities
Generous pet discount

Salary: $18 - $20 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: Monday-Saturday and closed Wednesdays. Will work 36-40 hours/week

Key Responsibilities:

Client Communication: Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians.
Client Education & Support: Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.
Customer Service: Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice’s products, programs, and services.
Animal Handling & Care: Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids.
Facility & Equipment Maintenance: Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing.
Pharmacy Assistance: Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication.
Safety & Technical Skills: Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.

Qualifications:

1+ years of Veterinary Technician experience
Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About Newport Veterinary Hospital

We offer comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for pets in Rock Hill, York County, SC and all surrounding areas. Our services include routine exams, vaccines, and blood work, as well as bathing and boarding with cat condos and indoor dog runs.

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