Experienced Vet Assistant/Technician

New Jersey Department of Children and Families; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice as a Veterinary Assistant, responsible for patient care, medication administration, and clinic upkeep. This full-time position offers growth opportunities in veterinary medicine while supporting a team dedicated to excellent pet care and client service.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Career development and training

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience preferred.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and work in a veterinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, laundry and basic clinic upkeep.
• Assisting Technicians and Veterinarian as needed.
• Medication administration and filling prescriptions.

Skills

Communication

Patient handling

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Experienced Vet Assistant/Technician

Department: Veterinary Technicians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Simpsonville, South Carolina

Description

Join our amazing team as our newest Veterinary Assistant.

Our focus is on being a place of comfort for our clients and pets, in sickness and in health. You will have an open door for growth opportunities ranging from becoming a veterinary technician, specialty medicine, and future management positions!

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning, laundry and basic clinic up keep
• Patient handling and restraint
• Medication administration & filling prescriptions
• Assisting our Technicians and our Veterinarian as needed
• Tackling projects as assigned (with a smile, as always!)

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• High school diploma or GED required
• Preferred have at least 1 year of veterinary medicine experience
• Must be a bright, friendly, and effective communicator in order to communicate with clients, visitors, veterinarians, and other hospital staff. (It's okay if you talk to animals, too!)
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and move freely for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 squirming pounds
• Must be able to work in a veterinary environment with exposure to infection or contagious diseases

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Career development and training

About Simpsonville Animal Hospital

Simpsonville Animal Hospital, in Simpsonville, SC, is a full-service companion animal hospital that strives to provide exceptional medicine and customer service with an emphasis on client education. Our services and facilities are designed to assist in preventative care for young, healthy pets; early detection and treatment of medical conditions; soft tissue and dental surgery when indicated; daytime illness visits; and management of geriatric patients.

We realize that medical decisions need to be made as a team, and treatment plans need to be individualized for each patient, we provide care with compassion and collaboration. We take every step to give pets the best possible care and the first step is our wonderful staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Simpsonville Animal Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.