We are a fast-paced small animal practice located in the heart of Myrtle Beach. At Veterinary Clinic of Myrtle Beach, we value high quality veterinary medicine and customer service, the education of our staff, and the bond we create between our clients, patients, and especially each other. Our team consists of one full time and two part time veterinarians, along with a support crew of technicians, receptionists, and boarding staff. We are a full service veterinary hospital with state-of-the-art equipment. Other services we offer include boarding and bathing.. We are looking to add another all-star member to our group who is, a motivated and educated individual with a strong work ethic and exceptional client service skills.

As a Veterinary Clinic of Myrtle Beach Technician you will:

- Bring your talents, skills, dedication, and a desire for developing yourself alongside your coworkers

- Navigate AviMark software efficiently

- Various other duties may be assigned under the direction of the Practice Manager, Medical Lead and Head Licensed Technician

- This position requires excellent customer service skills, and an exceptional level of communication in a professional manner. The ability to multitask, stay organized and focused.

Shift times include: Monday - Friday 7:15am-6pm

Saturday & Sunday Closed

Open to non credentialed techs; 2+ years experience preferred, or right out of tech school.

• Accurately perform medical math calculations including drug dosages and fluid rates.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Show initiative to continue his/her education and have excellent follow-through skills.
• Be able to negotiate with difficult people and problem solve.
• Stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis
• Enjoy working with people and animals and be able to deal with animals even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Be flexible in attitude and work habits.

• The veterinary technician must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
• The veterinary technician must be able to endure sitting, standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The veterinary technician must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
• The veterinary technician must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The veterinary technician will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The veterinary technician must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse and veterinary patients. The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The veterinary technician must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

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  The veterinary technician must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
• The veterinary technician must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• The veterinary technician must be confident around pets.