Experienced Vet Assistant/Technician

Innovetive Petcare; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Simpsonville is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for patient handling, medication administration, and clinic upkeep while enjoying opportunities for growth and development within the veterinary field. This full-time position offers competitive benefits including PTO, health insurance, and 401K options.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

401K with company match

Career development and training

Qualifications

• 1 year of veterinary medicine experience preferred.
• Must lift 50 pounds and work in a veterinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, laundry, and basic clinic upkeep.
• Patient handling and medication administration.
• Assisting technicians and veterinarians as needed.

Skills

Communication

Patient handling

Effective communicator

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