Experienced Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital in Myrtle Beach is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to deliver exceptional care for animals. The ideal candidate will utilize skills in patient assessment, anesthesia, and client communication while contributing to a supportive team environment. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and wellness resources, will be offered.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid vacation and sick time

Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training

$750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates

Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Generous hospital and product discounts

Employer-paid life insurance

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Must have positive attitude and motivation.
• Familiarity with veterinary practices and client communication is essential.
• Open to training for newcomers aiming to develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to animals and support veterinary procedures.
• Engage in patient assessments, anesthesia, surgery, and client education.
• Maintain medical records and assist in pharmacy tasks.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Client education and communication

Patient assessment

Anesthesia and surgery assisting

Radiology

Dentistry

Catheter placement

Venipuncture

Laboratory work

Pharmacy

Medical recordkeeping

Education

Credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT)

Job description

VCA Ormond Beach Animal Hospital is hiring a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

About Us

We are a 2-doctor full service veterinary hospital offering primary care, illness care, surgery and dentistry in Ormond Beach, FL.

Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/ormond-beach/hospital

Why VCA

At VCA Animal Hospitals, we are passionate about supporting our technicians and assistants and are committed to your personal career development. We create and support an inclusive work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

What You'll Do

Whether you are a credentialed veterinary technician (CVT, RVT, LVT) or technician in training, we want you to use the knowledge that you’ve invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and communication
• Patient assessment
• Anesthesia and surgery assisting
• Radiology
• Dentistry
• Catheter placement
• Venipuncture
• Laboratory work
• Pharmacy
• Medical recordkeeping

Potential Schedule: Must be willing to work a weekend rotation.

Compensation: Based on skill set, experience, and licensure status.

What Makes VCA Ormond Beach Animal Hospital Unique?

We are passionate about our teams health and wellness and continue to foster a culture where asking questions is welcome, and training is the expectation. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

Some of the BENEFITS we offer:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Free NAVTA Membership & RECOVER Training
• Discounts to Fear Free Certification & VetGirl
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Career development programs

• Veterinary Technician education tuition support and scholarships

• $750 continuing education funds for credentialed associates
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• VTS Path financial, and mentorship support
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Infertility benefits
• Competitive wage
• Free access to Plumbs, and education platforms such as Vetfolio Why You Should Consider Us

This role is suited for the experienced licensed tech. However, we are also excited to provide developmental training to someone that is just getting started and wants to move forward in their career. With a team that provides an array of opportunities to develop a multitude of skills.

Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged.

We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team. Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

Apply now- We look forward to hearing from you!

#vetmed #cvt #lvt #rvt #veterinarytechnician #vcacareers

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com