Veterinary Assistant

Alliance Animal Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health in Charleston, South Carolina, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant. The role includes patient's care such as pet restraint, diagnostic imaging, and communication with clients. The ideal candidate should be a compassionate, calm, and strong communicator with at least 2 years of related experience.

The position offers a pay range of $15-$18 per hour, along with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and more.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 2-years experience preferred.
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection and anesthesia monitoring is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Pet restraint and triage incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples and administering medications.
• Communication of treatment plans with clients.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Job description

Company Description

Santee Animal Hospital is where compassionate care meets wagging tails, happy purrs, and a whole lot of heart. We’ve been proudly serving pets and their people in our community for over 20 years, offering everything from routine checkups to advanced medical care — and plenty of treats along the way. Our team is made up of dedicated veterinarians, licensed technicians, and support staff who treat every patient like family. Monday–Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM. At Santee Animal Hospital, we believe in top-quality medicine delivered with kindness, clear communication, and a smile. Whether it’s a wellness visit, an unexpected illness, or just a nail trim, we’re here to make sure tails keep wagging and cats keep purring.

Job Duties

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 Assistant with a minimum of 2-years experience preferred.
• 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, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Additional Information

Pay Range: $15-$18/hr depending on experience.

Benefits

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