Veterinary Technician

Description

Veterinary Technician – Florence, South Carolina

Hewitt Animal Hospital

Schedule : 4 day work week with bi-weekly Saturday (8a-12p)

More than a word, care is present in everything you do. At Hewitt Animal Hospital, 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 Hewitt Animal Hospital you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a small clinic, while having the opportunity and support of a united network.

At Hewitt Animal Hospital, we offer primary and emergency care services for dogs and cats in Florence, Darlington, Timmonsville, and surrounding areas.

We provide veterinary services for dogs and cats. We understand the special role your pet plays in your family, and we treat your pet as we would our own. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education.

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Hewitt Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a Veterinary 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.

Role Responsibilities :

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• 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.
• Assist veterinarians in providing care for patients including appointments, surgeries, supportive care, and diagnostics
• Perform safe restraint techniques
• Obtain patient histories and maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records
• Blood draw
• IV catheter placement
• Drug calculations
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dental prophylaxis
• Radiology
• Laboratory duties; fecal exam, urinalysis, run blood-work and prepare samples.
• Monitor hospitalized patients
• Admit and discharge patients
• Client communication and education
• Prepare and administer vaccines and medications
• Maintain cleanliness of hospital and grounds

Experience & Skills Requirements :

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 :

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 :

and so much more!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $15 / 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.