What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Surgical Technician position at The Humane Society Spay/Neuter Clinic?
Help Us Launch Something New!
We are excited to be opening a new satellite spay/neuter clinic in Florence, SC, and we are looking for an experienced, compassionate Veterinary Technician to join our team!
Our main clinic is located in Columbia, SC, and has an established history of providing high-quality, affordable veterinary services to our community. Our new Florence location will bring that same mission and standard of care to the Pee Dee region.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the beginning of a new location and help establish a positive, efficient, and compassionate clinic culture from day one.
Job Summary
As a Veterinary Technician, you will play an important role in all aspects of our high-volume surgical day. This position is ideal for someone who is confident in their technical skills, works well under pressure, and genuinely enjoys working as part of a team.
You will play a key role in maintaining aseptic techniques, monitoring anesthesia, and providing exceptional animal care throughout surgical procedures. If you are passionate about veterinary medicine, thrive under pressure, and possess a strong foundation in animal handling and surgical assistance, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Assisting with high-volume spay/neuter surgeries
- Anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery
- Surgical preparation and patient care
- Venipuncture and vaccine administration
- Monitoring patients before, during, and after surgery
- Maintaining accurate medical records
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient surgical environment
- Providing compassionate care to patients and professional communication with clients
- Working efficiently as part of a fast-paced, team-oriented clinic
Skills
- Veterinary Technician experience required
- Surgical and anesthesia experience strongly preferred
- Strong technical and patient-care skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Dependable, organized, and able to multitask
- Comfortable working with dogs and cats
- A positive attitude and willingness to jump in wherever needed
- Commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care
Why Join Us?
You'll have the opportunity to be part of something special — helping us build a brand-new clinic and making a meaningful difference in the Florence community, while having the support and experience of an established veterinary team in Columbia.
If you love veterinary medicine but want to make an even bigger impact on pets, families, and the community, we'd love to hear from you!
Anticipated clinic opening: September 2026
Apply today and be part of our Florence launch team!
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have working as a Veterinary Technician, and how much of that experience has been in a surgical setting?
Please provide a brief description of your surgical experience.
- What surgical duties are you comfortable performing independently?
Examples may include surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, IV catheter placement, intubation, surgical assisting, anesthesia calculations, recovery, and patient monitoring.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16