Veterinary Technician

OnPoint Animal Hospital has an immediate opening for a highly motivated, skilled veterinary technician. We want a fun, energetic, knowledgeable person to join our team and help grow our practice.

The position is Monday-Friday with NO weekends and NO boarding or on-call!!

When we opened our doors in 2013, we aimed to operate welcoming, family-owned veterinary hospitals that could focus on pets and their owners; we love making friends, not clients. We proudly offer veterinary services out of our North Myrtle Beach practice, Surfside Beach practice, and our newest Wellness Clinic in Murrells Inlet—three convenient locations to serve all of Horry County, South Carolina.

Our practices utilize the latest diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical techniques while employing state-of-the-art veterinary equipment. Unlike other veterinary hospitals, we strive to stay at the forefront of medicine. OnPoint Animal Hospital prides itself on hiring and maintaining only the best and brightest talent to represent our core values.

To continue to offer cutting-edge animal medicine and services, we are looking for an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our fantastic team.

Role Description:

This is a full-time on-site role as a Veterinary Technician at OnPoint Animal Hospital in Surfside Beach, SC. The Veterinary Technician will provide animal care, assist veterinarians in medical procedures, administer medications, conduct diagnostic tests, maintain medical records, and educate pet owners on animal health and wellness. This position aims to improve the quality of patient care by assisting veterinarians with patient care treatment and equipment maintenance.

• Monitor hospitalized pets
• Maintain inventory
• Prepare prescriptions
• Perform routine, in-house lab work
• Educate clients regarding veterinary care and procedures
• Assist with surgical procedures
• Conducts patient assessments
• Performs procedures and treatments
• Maintain a high standard of patient care
• Communicate clearly with the veterinarians, hospital team, and clients

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

As a privately owned company, health and wellness is a top priority, and we strive to give all our team members an excellent work-life balance. Family is an essential value to us, and we do our best to provide flexibility so that our employees get the time they need with their families. We use a team approach to care for our patients and support our DVMs. We have an excellent support staff with many years of experience.

Some of the many perks at OnPoint Animal Hospital include

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Employee Pet Care
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Retirement Account with Employer Match
• Flexible Schedule & Work-life Balance
• Upward mobility, advancement, and continuing education opportunities

Skills & Requirements:

The Technician is friendly and flexible in the face of varying expectations from clients and teammates.

• Current certification or licensure as a Veterinary Technician preferred
• Experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal hospital setting
• Knowledge of animal care and handling techniques
• Ability to assist with surgical procedures and anesthesia monitoring
• Maintain a warm, welcoming, and professional disposition
• Capable of handling many tasks at once with frequent interruptions
• Able to quickly prioritize tasks, change focus, and multi-task as needed
• Respond quickly and calmly to emergencies
• Promote a positive work environment
• Provide direction to and motivate team members as needed
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Our technicians strongly believe in the quality of care our doctors, staff, and facilities provide and communicate this sense of assurance to clients. The Technician remains professional, calm, and collected in all situations, including stress, grief, extreme emotions, emergencies, and end-of-life situations. The position requires an employee capable of lifting 50# unaided, and they can type, stand, or walk for most of the day.

If animals are your passion, OnPoint Animal Hospital may be the new home you are looking for.

We look forward to reviewing your resume and speaking with you soon!

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 3 - 5 years
Salary: $18 - $24 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No