Veterinary Technician, Emergency Critical Care

About the role

The Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) is hiring a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our Emergency & Critical Care team in Charleston, SC. This is an outstanding opportunity to continue growing your career in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to emergency and critical care patients.
• Perform patient assessments, monitoring, and emergency triage.
• Collect diagnostic samples including blood, urine, and other laboratory specimens.
• Operate laboratory equipment and perform in-house diagnostic testing.
• Maintain detailed medical records and communicate patient updates with the medical team.
• Provide compassionate client communication and discharge education.
• Collaborate with Emergency, Critical Care, and Specialty teams to ensure exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Veterinary Technician experience, preferably in emergency or critical care medicine.
• LVT certification preferred, but not required.
• Strong knowledge of patient restraint, phlebotomy, anesthesia, medical math, laboratory procedures, and emergency nursing skills.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and efficient during high-acuity emergency situations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient care and client service.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills are required for this role. Fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

About Charleston Veterinary Referral Center

Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) is proud to be one of the few VECCS Level I Certified emergency and specialty hospitals in South Carolina. Our emergency service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing advanced emergency and specialty care to pets throughout the Lowcountry. Our Specialists Provide Comprehensive Care In Emergency & Critical CareCardiologyInternal MedicineMedical OncologyRadiation Oncology (coming soon)Neurology & NeurosurgeryRehabilitationSoft Tissue SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryAnesthesia

Full-Time Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Employer-Paid Pet Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Time
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• CE Allowance
• Tuition reimbursement for team members pursuing LVT licensure
• Financial support for Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification
• Out-of-state license transfer costs covered
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Schedule

Full-timeSwing Shift36 hours per weekOne weekend day required each weekHoliday rotation required