Veterinary Assitant - Internal Medicine
Veterinary Assitant - Internal Medicine
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08-07-2025
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Position at South Carolina Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care
Veterinary Assistant Internal Medicine
Columbia SC
South Carolina Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care
More than a word care is present in everything you do. At South Carolina Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care 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 youll 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 South Carolina Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care our innovative and comprehensive approach to veterinary medicine sets us apart. We have the technology experience and insight to deliver the very best medical care on-site 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Our state-of-the-art facility features an in-house laboratory pharmacy modern surgical suite separate dog and cat wards isolation areas emergency intensive care units radioactive iodine suite endoscopy suite CT scanner and more. We can provide total care for all patients.
Provide your best care with more bridges and less barriers.
South Carolina Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Care is looking for an Internal Medicine Technician to join us as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
As an Internal Medicine Assistant youll 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.
You will work alongside our Board-Certified Internist and Technicians utilizing state-of-the-art equipment that includes:
Ultrasound
CT
Radioactive Iodine (I-131)
Endoscopy (Flexible/Rigid)
Assist with medical interventions including:
Bronchoscopy
GI Endoscopy
Feeding Tube placement
Colonoscopy
Laparoscopy procedures
Joint Taps
Bone Marrow Aspirates
Role Responsibilities:
- Support Veterinarians and Technicians to ensure quality veterinary care advocate for pets and educate clients.
- Assist in diagnostic procedures including radiographs ultrasound endoscopy CT and advanced imaging.
- Perform sample collection (blood urine feces aspirates etc.) laboratory testing and proper specimen handling.
- Communicate effectively and educate clients on the following:
- Individualized pet health concerns
- Patient care
- Treatment plans recommended by the Internist
- Discharge instructions.
- Assist in maintaining relevant comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems and treatment plans.
- Maintaining feeding tubes
- Obtain relevant health history and information from clients.
- Place IV catheters administer medications (oral IV SQ IM).
- Manage fluid therapy and transfusions (Blood and Plasma).
- Monitor and support hospitalized patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Set up for diagnostics and procedures
- Maintain cleanliness and care of scopes and equipment.
- Anesthetic monitoring and anesthetic recovery.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in exam and treatment areas.
- Use safe restraining techniques follow standard protocols and sustain clean sterile organized treatment areas exam rooms and labs.
- Be willing to learn and support fellow team members.
The Ideal Candidate:
1-2 years of clinical experience in veterinary medicine Internal Medicine preferred
Self-motivated detail-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative fast-paced environment
Patient and client advocate.
Wanting to advance their knowledge and skills.
Youll 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
In-house continuing education presented by the DVMs and Technicians
Scholarship opportunities and Thrives Penn-Foster tuition reimbursement opportunities
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 well-being 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!
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a hourly pay rate starting at $16 - $19 / hour. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience and location.
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.
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