Experienced Veterinary Assistant

SUN CITY ANIMAL HOSPITAL; South Carolina; On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Em

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement for AVMA program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Sun City Animal Hospital in Indian Land, SC, is hiring a Veterinary Assistant to support doctors, assist with treatments, and help keep the hospital running smoothly. Open 7 days a week with compassionate care and a positive team environment.

You will handle exams, triage, lab work, radiographs, nursing care, and assist with surgical prep and anesthesia monitoring. Previous veterinary exposure is welcome, with training offered for growth.

Qualifications

• Prior veterinary experience preferred (1+ year ideal).
• Calm under pressure; strong team player.
• Excellent multitasking and communication skills.
• Comfortable handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Training provided for surgical/anesthesia is a strong plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Animal handling

Communication

Team player

Multitasking

Patient care

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.

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

We’re looking for a motivated Veterinary Assistant who’s ready to grow with a supportive, fast-paced team!

• 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:

• 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
• 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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