Emergency Veterinary Technician, UVES

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Upstate Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Care in Greenville, SC is hiring full-time Licensed Veterinary Technicians to join our outstanding Emergency team!

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive care to patients, including triage assessments to determine stability, performing physical exams, and ongoing monitoring of both stable and critical patients. Prepare and administer fluid therapy, monitor infusion pumps, and ensure appropriate fluid types and rates. Assist with dosage calculations and medication dispensing, including controlled substances and emergency drugs, while adhering to established safety protocols.
• Support veterinarians through all phases of surgery including pre-medication, induction, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, recovery, post-operative care planning, and pain management protocols. Perform blood collection via all routes and prepare samples.
• Maintain clear communication with doctors, staff, and clients regarding patient care and status updates. Prepare patients for discharge, including client education on home care and medications. Ensure accurate and legible medical recordkeeping in accordance with hospital policies and protocols.
• Follow hospital policies and OSHA safety standards, addressing client concerns professionally and respectfully. Support a collaborative and safe work environment, and perform other duties as assigned to ensure high-quality patient care and smooth hospital operations.

Requirements

• Currently licensed as a veterinary technician in SC, or able to transfer an out of state technician license. Graduate of an AVMA accredited Animal Science program with an AS or BS preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years working as a veterinary technician, preferably in Emergency or Specialty medicine.
• Proficiency in advanced veterinary knowledge including restraint, diagnostic imaging, phlebotomy, venipuncture, anesthesia induction, monitoring, fluid therapy, drug calculations, laboratory equipment and procedures, pharmacology, disease processes, etc.
• Attention to detail, with strong communication skills with both clients and team members.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus.

Benefits

• Compensation: $29 - $32/hr, based on experience. Additional $5/hr Overnight or $3/hr Weekend shift differentials offered!
• Wage will increase with advanced knowledge & skill set.
• Paid and employer-provided continuing education opportunities, including an annual on-site CE event and rotational CE funding.
• Out of state license transfer costs covered by UVES.
• Generous paid time off policy and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance plans.
• Discounted employee pet insurance.
• Discounted employee pet care services at UVS.
• Discounted employee pet food discounts through Hill's and Royal Canin.
• 401k planning, with employer matching structure.
• Access to Ethos-wide expansive VetBloom learning and development platform with RACE approved CE.
• Recover CPR certification initiatives.
• Ethos peer-to-peer mentorship networks for continued LVT growth and aspiring VTS team members.

At Upstate Vet Emergency & Specialty Care, our goal since opening in 1997 has been to practice the gold standard of medicine, perform advanced techniques, and be the leaders in veterinary medicine. As a full-service 24/7 animal hospital located in Greenville, SC, Upstate Vet provides a broad range of advanced medical and surgical care in a state-of-the-art AAHA accredited facility for pets. Our team has been selected not only for their expertise but also for their genuine love of their patients. We strive to create an experience that exceeds expectations, and our goal is continuous improvement so that patients can recover quickly and stay healthy. Our team always keeps the best interests of our patients and their families at the forefront of all our decisions, promoting a culture of respect, compassion, and professional excellence in all we do.