Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Holiday Pay

Uniform Allowance

Job summary

A compassionate veterinary clinic in Bluffton is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician/Assistant. The role involves pet restraint, patient triage, collection and analysis of lab samples, and management of medical cases. Ideal candidates are compassionate team players with a minimum of one-year experience in veterinary care. Employees enjoy competitive pay ranging from $18 to $22/hr along with various benefits including paid vacation, sick time, and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-year experience as Veterinary Technician/Assistant required.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, and processing lab tests.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage incoming patients.
• Manage and provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Properly restrain pets

Sample collection

Anesthesia monitoring

Education

Minimum of 1-year experience as Veterinary Technician/Assistant

Job description

At Lowcountry Vets, we’re dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care while delivering exceptional customer service. With four convenient locations, we proudly serve our community by supporting pet owners through every stage of their pet’s life—from playful puppies and curious kittens to loyal senior companions. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, supportive environment where both clients and their pets feel valued, all at an affordable cost. Join a team that’s committed to making every visit a positive and memorable experience.

Come visit and check us out.... you won't want to leave!

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

• An experienced Veterinary Technician/Assistantwith a minimum of 1-year experiencerequired.
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, andanesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

Pay Range:$18-$22/hr

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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• 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 background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.