Experienced Assistant or Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Pickens Animal Hospital; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave (up to 3 weeks)

Paid time off

Employee discounts on pet services

Job summary

Pickens Animal Hospital in South Carolina is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our dedicated team. This full-time role offers a four-day work week with no nights, weekends, or holiday hours, and a compensation package based on experience.

You will provide hands-on patient care, assist veterinarians, and help educate clients while enjoying a supportive culture focused on growth, balance, and excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience is required.
• Ability to restrain and handle patients during exams.
• Comfort with basic clinical skills and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, hands-on care for patients during visits.
• Restrain and handle patients safely during exams and procedures.
• Assist veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, and treatments.
• Collect samples and support lab work, radiographs, and other diagnostics.
• Prepare and monitor patients for surgeries and dental procedures.
• Educate clients on care instructions and preventive care.
• Maintain clean and stocked treatment areas and equipment.
• Support team to keep daily operations running smoothly.

Skills

Prior veterinary experience

Patient handling

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license

Job description

Who we are:

Pickens Animal Hospital is Hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

Role: Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician

Status: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Schedule: Four-day work weeks, no nights, weekends, or holiday hours!

Experience: Prior veterinary experience required

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state veterinary technician license reimbursement, VTNE exam fee reimbursement, professional development opportunities, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Looking for the coolest job in town? One with four-day work weeks, no nights or weekends, and a team that actually likes coming to work?

Pickens Animal Hospital is looking to add an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician to our fantastic team. If you already have some veterinary experience and want to keep growing, we’d love to meet you.

We know a happy, healthy staff is essential to great patient care. That’s why we focus on a positive clinic culture, a schedule that supports real work-life balance, and a team where people truly appreciate each other.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Four-day work weeks that give you more time for life outside the clinic
• No nights, weekends, or holiday hours
• A positive, supportive culture where laughing on the job is encouraged (life is short; smile while you still have teeth!)
• A team that asks for help and offers it freely
• Room to grow and learn, then learn and grow some more
• A workplace where appreciating each other is how we work every day, not just a motivational poster on the wall
• The chance to put your veterinary technician skills to work every day
• Benefits that support both body and mind

What You’ll Do

• Provide compassionate, hands‑on care for patients throughout their visit
• Safely restrain and handle patients during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Assist veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, and treatments based on your experience and training
• Collect samples and help with lab work, radiographs, and other diagnostics
• Help with surgical and dental procedures, including patient prep and monitoring, as your role and credentials allow
• Educate clients on care instructions, medications, and preventive care
• Keep exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment clean, stocked, and ready to go
• Support your teammates and help keep the day running smoothly

What You’ll Bring

• Prior experience as a veterinary assistant or veterinary technician (required)
• Veterinary technician licensure is welcome but not required
• Comfort with patient handling, restraint, and basic clinical skills
• Clear, friendly communication with clients and teammates
• A team‑first attitude, with a willingness to ask for help and offer it
• A desire to keep learning and growing in your vet tech career
• A good sense of humor and a positive attitude

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State veterinary technician license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Pickens Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.