Veterinary Assistant

Southern Veterinary Partners; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider is seeking a Veterinary Assistant at their Bees Ferry Veterinary Hospital in Charleston, SC. The role involves assisting in patient care, supporting technicians, and ensuring high-quality client communication. Candidates should be flexible, compassionate, and team-oriented, dedicated to animal welfare.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Short Term Disability

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Educational assistance for Vet Tech programs

Teladoc - FREE doctor access 24/7

Discounted Veterinary Care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Up to $24/hour based on experience

Qualifications

• Assist DVMs and technicians in procedures.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling.
• Strong communication and judgment required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery and minor procedures.
• Restrain animals safely and efficiently.
• Collect laboratory samples for testing.
• Provide updates and communicate with clients.

Skills

Communication Skills

Animal Handling

Medical Procedure Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Judgment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Bees Ferry Veterinary Hospital in located 20 minutes outside of downtown Charleston, South Carolina and multiple gorgeous beaches. Our 7 DVM, AAHA Accredited hospital is a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats. We utilize electronic medical records (Cornerstone), have both in-house and outside lab diagnostics including urinalysis analyzer, DR x-ray and ultrasound. Here at Bees Ferry our goal is to provide the highest quality care for our clients and patients by listening to their needs, and by giving exceptional client services in a professional and compassionate manner. Our values are WAG - Work Together. Amaze. Grow. We live by these values and expect all teammates to treat each other, clients and patients with a WAG mentality. We will nurture the bond between humans and animals by teaching our clients how to better care for their pets, thus enabling them to live longer, healthier lives. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!

We are seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our growing hospital to provide exceptional care to our patients! You will work alongside other skilled Vet Assistants, support our Credentialed Veterinary Technicians and DVMs in the daily flow of the hospital. When you join our organization as a Veterinary Assistant, you gain access to a peer network of over 5000 individuals, 100% tuition reimbursement for accredited Vet Tech programs, and Learning & Development programs to help you meet your career goals.

Position Skills

• Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
• Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner
• Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient’s condition to DVM
• Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
• Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations
• High quality client communication on patient updates and questions
  
  

Position Requirements

• High School diploma or GED certificate
• Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
• Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
• Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Pay range of $18-$24/hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!
  
  

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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