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Alliance Animal Health


Licensed Veterinary Technician

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Recruitment began on May 19, 2025
and the job listing Expires on November 19, 2025
Full-time
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Company Description

Pet accidents, illnesses, and injuries are all unfortunate and seem to always happen at the worst of times when primary care veterinarians are either closed or too busy to see the pet. For these reasons, we are excited to announce that our new Creature Comforts Animal Emergency Clinic will be coming soon!

Creature Comforts Animal Emergency Clinic is an up and coming addition to the Creature Comforts Veterinary Resorts and Suites in Inman, SC. CCVRS has united some of the finest talent in the Upstate area for Veterinary Care, and we are excited to extend our reach to include Emergency Services! Our new hospital teams aims to be a trusted partner in the lives of pets while offering the highest in quality of innovative medicine for pets experiencing urgent medical situations.

To learn more about us click here!

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re Looking For:

  • A Licensed Veterinary Technician with an active license required, 1+ year professional experience preferred but not required
  • Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts
  • Availability to work weekends
  • Excellent client communication and medical record management skills
  • Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations
  • Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques
  • Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens
  • Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture
  • Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring
  • Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional information

We offer our staff:

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
  • Paid Bereavement Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

Apply Now

Contact & Location

Phone
540-231-6241
Email
cpd@vt.edu
Website
http://career.vt.edu
Address

Smith Career Center
870 Washington St. SW
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Career Service Hours

M Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
T Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
W Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
TH Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
F Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Phone
540-231-6241
Email
cpd@vt.edu
Website
http://career.vt.edu
Address

Smith Career Center
870 Washington St. SW
Blacksburg, VA 24061

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