Full-Time Veterinary Technician: Hands-On Care & Growth

Innovetive PetCare; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Faulkner Animal Hospital in Lancaster, SC is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to join our busy small-animal team. The role supports exams, diagnostics, treatments, surgery, and daily patient care in a fast-paced hospital.

Requirements include 2+ years of hands-on experience; LVT credentials preferred but not required. Compensation is $15-$22/hour; full-time schedule with benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on small animal veterinary hospital experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician.
• Strong clinical skills with patient handling, restraint, and treatment support.
• Experience with laboratory diagnostics, venipuncture, radiology, surgery, dentistry, or anesthesia monitoring.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns appropriately.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• LVT credentials are preferred but not required.
• Experienced, non-credentialed Veterinary Assistants and Technicians are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with patient examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Confidently handle and restrain patients of varying sizes and temperaments.
• Perform venipuncture, collect laboratory samples, and assist with in-house diagnostics.
• Administer medications and treatments as directed.
• Support surgery, dentistry, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery.
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes in condition.
• Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment.
• Maintain accurate medical records and provide compassionate client communication.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment.

Skills

Small animal veterinary experience

Patient handling & restraint

Laboratory diagnostics

Surgery & anesthesia support

Communication & teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LVT credentials preferred

Tools

Radiology equipment

In-house diagnostics apparatus

Job description

Faulkner Animal Hospital in Lancaster, SC is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to join our busy small-animal team. The role supports exams, diagnostics, treatments, surgery, and daily patient care in a fast-paced hospital.

Requirements include 2+ years of hands-on experience; LVT credentials preferred but not required. Compensation is $15-$22/hour; full-time schedule with benefits offered.