Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Allianceanimalhealth; South Carolina; On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

401k & 401K matching

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Referral bonus program

Job summary

Allianceanimalhealth is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our veterinary team and deliver high-quality care to patients while supporting clients. You will professionally handle and restrain pets, assist with exams, diagnostics, radiographs, and surgical prep, and communicate treatment plans with owners.

Prior veterinary experience is preferred (1+ year), but we welcome eager learners. We offer a full-time position with benefits and a pay range of $18-$21/hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ year veterinary experience preferred
• Willing to learn and grow in a fast-paced team
• Compassionate, calm under pressure and collaborative
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Comfort handling pets of all sizes and temperaments

Responsibilities

• Handle and restrain pets during exams and procedures
• Triaging incoming patients and assist with patient flow
• Collect lab samples and assist with tests
• Take radiographs and assist with imaging
• Provide nursing care for medical/hospitalized patients
• Administer medications as directed
• Assist with surgical prep, support, and anesthetic monitoring
• Communicate treatment plans with clients

Skills

Team player

Strong communicator

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

Self-motivated

Tools

X-ray

Lab testing

Anesthetic monitoring

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

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

We're looking for someone who enjoys both the medical and hands‑on aspects of veterinary care and wants to be part of a team that supports learning, growth, and high‑quality patient care.

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.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/ .