Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Sun City Animal Hospital; Old Point Station (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

CE Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sun City Animal Hospital in Indian Land, SC, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a 2-doctor small animal practice that serves the greater Charlotte area. You will support exams, treatments, and client communication while helping keep the hospital running smoothly.

The role offers hands-on growth, mentorship, and training opportunities in nursing care, radiography, lab work, and anesthesia, with a supportive team dedicated to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience preferred (1+ year ideal), but learning candidates are welcome.
• Compassionate, calm under pressure, and a true team player.
• Strong communicator with multitasking and a can-do attitude.
• Comfortable handling and restraining pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Hands-on experience with sample collection, medical histories, and assisting with lab tests and radiographs.
• Surgical and anesthesia experience is a strong plus, but training is provided.
• Self-motivated and eager to continue expanding knowledge and clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely and compassionately handling and restraining pets during exams and procedures
• Triaging incoming patients and assisting with patient flow
• Collecting and processing laboratory samples and assisting with diagnostic testing
• Taking and assisting with radiographs (x-rays) and other diagnostic imaging
• Providing nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients with a range of conditions and stability levels
• Administering medications and treatments as directed
• Communicating clearly and compassionately with clients regarding treatment plans and patient care
• Assisting with surgical preparation, surgical support, and anesthetic monitoring

Skills

Veterinary experience

Team player

Calm under pressure

Strong communicator

multitasking

Job description

Ready to join a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and patient care comes first? Join Sun City Animal Hospital, a welcoming 2-doctor small animal practice in Indian Land, South Carolina, serving the greater Charlotte metro area. Our veterinary hospital cares for cats and dogs and is open 7 days a week, offering general practice appointments and urgent care hours on nights and weekends. We’re committed to compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine and a positive team environment. As a veterinary assistant, you’ll work alongside doctors and experienced team members to support appointments, assist with treatments and procedures, care for patients, and help keep the hospital running smoothly.

Why join Sun City Animal Hospital?

• Close-knit, supportive veterinary team
• Leadership that encourages collaboration and mentorship
• Opportunities to grow your veterinary assistant skills
• A learning-focused environment that embraces new techniques
• Exposure to a variety of veterinary services

Our services include wellness care, dental care, basic surgeries, and access to advanced surgical options through mobile specialists and consulting services.

Whether you’re an experienced veterinary assistant or beginning your veterinary career, we’d love to meet you.

Learn more about us at Sun City Animal Hospital.

Job Description

What you’ll be doing: As part of our veterinary team, you’ll play an important role in delivering high-quality care to our patients and support to our clients. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Safely and compassionately handling and restraining pets during exams and procedures
• Triaging incoming patients and assisting with patient flow
• Collecting and processing laboratory samples and assisting with diagnostic testing
• Taking and assisting with radiographs (x-rays) and other diagnostic imaging
• Providing nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients with a range of conditions and stability levels
• Administering medications and treatments as directed
• Communicating clearly and compassionately with clients regarding treatment plans and patient care
• Assisting with surgical preparation, surgical support, and anesthetic monitoring

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience preferred (1+ year ideal), but we welcome candidates who are eager to learn and build their skills
• Compassionate, calm under pressure, and a true team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Strong communicator with excellent multitasking skills and a positive, can-do attitude
• Comfortable and confident handling and safely restraining pets of all sizes and temperaments
• Hands-on experience with sample collection, obtaining medical histories, and assisting with laboratory testing and radiographs
• Surgical and anesthesia experience is a strong plus, but not required—we’re happy to train the right candidate!
• Self-motivated and eager to continue expanding knowledge and advancing clinical skills

Additional Information

Pay Range: $18-$21 based on experience

Job Type: Full-Time

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening. *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

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