Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)

Are you a skilled Licensed Veterinary Technician who wants to stay in the surgery suite — in a practice that actually feels like a great place to work? Riverwalk Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) to join our surgical team in Ridgeland, SC.

Riverwalk has been part of the Lowcountry community since 2000, and in that time we've built something worth protecting: a close-knit, low-drama team that genuinely supports each other, equipped for surgery and dentistry, and a culture where experienced technicians are trusted and valued. We run daily dentals and soft tissue surgery Monday through Thursday. No weekends. No on-call. Just meaningful work in a warm, collaborative environment where your skills will be fully utilized from day one.

This role is ideal for a technician who is confident in the surgery suite, takes ownership of anesthetic monitoring, and is ready to be a critical member of a dedicated surgical team. Surgeries run Monday through Thursday — no Fridays, no weekends.

In this position, you will take an active role in:

• Coordinating with the doctor on the daily flow for surgical and dental procedures
• Calculating and preparing anesthetic medications and drug dosages
• Inducing, monitoring, and recovering anesthesia patients
• Assisting veterinarians during surgical procedures
• Performing dental prophylaxis and dental radiography
• Monitoring patient recovery and ongoing procedural care
• Guiding clients through patient admission and discharge with confidence and compassion

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting efficient exam room, outpatient, surgical, and dental workflows
• Performing anesthesia induction, monitoring, and recovery
• Assisting in surgery
• Performing dental procedures, including prophylaxis and radiography
• Maintaining accurate, detailed medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Identifying patient concerns and supporting efficient case management across the hospital
• Building strong client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $24.00 – $30.00 per hour, for each hour worked
• Schedule: This is a flexible position open to someone full-time or part-time position, with a full time typically offering a 4 x 10 schedule, Monday–Friday. No weekends and no on-call requirements.

Full-time

Benefits

• Package*:

• Bonus package: $2000 based on active, good-standing veterinary technician credentials in the state of SC

• CE allowance: $500-$1,000 based on tenure and credentials

• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance and disability

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401k with company match

• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law

• Personal pet discount

• Uniform allowance

• Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law*

• Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 3+ years of veterinary technician experience

• Active and good-standing Licensed Veterinary Technician in the state of SC

• Proficiency in the following skills:

• Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring

• Anesthetic induction, monitoring, and recovery

• Surgical assistance and aseptic technique

• Dental prophylaxis and dental radiography

• Venipuncture and intravenous catheter placement

• Medication administration and accurate drug calculations

• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail

• Recent graduates pending VTNE testing and licensure, or out-of-state license-holders who are eligible to transfer a license, are also encouraged to apply

• Why choose Riverwalk Animal Hospital?

• Riverwalk Animal Hospital is a 3-doctor small animal practice in Ridgeland, SC offering a comprehensive range of services including soft tissue surgery, advanced dentistry with digital dental radiographs, digital X-ray, ultrasound, laser therapy, in-house laboratory diagnostics, and EKG/ECG capabilities. The surgical team manages everything from spays and neuters to mass removals, cystotomies, abdominal surgeries, and amputations — with orthopedic cases supported by a visiting surgeon.

• The culture here is genuinely low-drama and close-knit — the kind of team that describes themselves more like long-time friends than coworkers. Leadership is approachable, communication is open, and support staff are well-utilized and deeply respected. With no weekend hours, no on-call, and a pace that's steady without being chaotic, Riverwalk offers the rare combination of strong clinical work and real work-life balance.

• Located in the heart of the Lowcountry, Ridgeland sits just a short drive from Hilton Head Island and Savannah, GA — with affordable living, outdoor recreation, mild weather, and a community that genuinely welcomes the people who choose to call it home.