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Veterinary Technician or Assistant

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Animal Medical West

Charleston, SC (In Person)

$41,600 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/23/2026

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Veterinary Technician or Assistant Animal Medical West - 5.0 Charleston, SC Job Details Full-time $18 - $22 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Pet care Medication administration Patient monitoring Customer service Patient service Full Job Description Veterinary Technician Assistant We are Looking for a Full-Time Veterinary Technician or Assistant to Join our Growing Team! We are looking for a motivated Veterinary Technician / Assistant to join our growing team at Animal Medical West. We are looking for someone who wants to be part of a great culture and is truly passionate about helping pets. At Animal Medical West, our mission is to provide outstanding care to our patients and their owners. We are an exceptional, friendly, and inviting hospital who prides ourselves with our great reputation in the community. In this role you will be working alongside a team of professionals who are all working together to deliver outstanding care to pets. The Veterinary Technician / Assistants are responsible not only for providing this leading level of care, but also providing excellent customer service to the owners and other team members. AMW is a privately owned small animal veterinary clinic. Please submit a cover letter and references with resume. The hospital hours are : Monday - Friday 7:15am-6:30pm
NO WEEKENDS
Set day off every week. 4 day work week Job Duties - General Check in patients - vitals, chief complaint, review records. Record case history, weight, temperature and other details. Prepare animals for exams or surgery. Perform dental procedures. Give animals nursing care or first aid. Collect and test lab samples. Administer medications, injections, or treatments as directed by a Veterinarian. Update patient records and post charges in the electronic medical record keeping system. Perform laboratory tests, such as urinalysis, heartworm testing, feline leukemia tests and blood counts. Take x-rays. Maintain and use medical equipment such as IDEXX, Lab machines, dental machine, therapeutic laser. Sterilize instruments and equipment. Prepare animals for surgery. Administer and monitor anesthesia. Stabilize animals during examination and treatment. Trim nails, clean ears, express anal glands, remove sutures and perform other routine procedures. Provide basic education on animal care, nutrition and medical conditions. Teach clients how to administer medicines at home. Recommend products for optimal wellness, such as vitamins, supplements, dental cleaning, flea control, geriatric care and dietary measures. Maintain animal records and billing information. Prepare and label medications to be sent home with the patient. Clean and organize examination rooms. Pay is based on experience and qualifications
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to
Commute:
Charleston, SC 29407 (Required)
Work Location:
In person