Veterinary Technician

Licensed Veterinary Technician – Four Paws Animal Clinic
Columbia, SC 

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

At Four Paws Animal Clinic, we offer primary care services for cats and dogs. Our clinic is nestled on the eastern border of the City of Columbia in South Carolina serving Forest Acres and wider Columbia areas. We provide wellness exams, vaccinations, microchip implantation, puppy/kitten care, senior care, in-house diagnostics and laboratory, spay, neuter, mass removal, and other services to help your pet live a long and healthy life! Four Paws Animal Clinic is proud to have a compassionate, professional team to care for your pets.

Voted Best Veterinarian Practice By Best OF Columbia Metropolitan Since 2015 and Runner Up 2023.  

Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.

Four Paws Animal Clinic is looking for a Licensed Veterinary Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

As a Licensed 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:

• Patient examinations
• Surgical/dental procedures
• Client communications
• Animal restraint 
• Stocking exam and surgical rooms
• Sterilizing tools
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the clinic
• Perform nail trims, clean and bandage wounds
• Collect samples
• Perform laboratory testing
• Place IV catheters
• Perform x-rays
• Administer medication
• 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.

Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Veterinary technician licensure preferred, but not required
• 1-2 years of clinical experience
• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program preferred; or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
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• Self-motivated
• Commitment to high-quality patient care
• Rapid and efficient in multitasking
• Detail oriented
• Able to maintain composure in a fast paced, emotional environment
• Available to work from 7:45 AM to 6:00 PM and rotating Saturdays
• Able to lift 50 pounds

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:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• ​​​​​​​Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for Veterinary Technicians
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

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:

• ​​​​​​Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account ​​​​​​​
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program

       and so much more!

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.

 Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $16 - $20 / hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. 

If you are passionate about pets and providing exceptional veterinary care, we want you to join our team!

Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you! 
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