Veterinary Assistant

Mission Pet Health; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education support

Structured educational programs

Access to internal specialty consults

Job summary

Fountain Inn Animal Clinic in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join a community-focused practice founded in 2016. You will help provide comprehensive care and support the medical team in a busy, collaborative setting with a strong emphasis on education and career growth.

Enjoy a stable Monday–Friday schedule with weekends free, access to continuing education, and opportunities for leadership or credentialing as you advance your veterinary career in a supportive

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Calm, efficient approach in fast-paced environments.
• Confidence handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Basic veterinary skills in lab, pharmacy, nursing and radiology is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential patient care and assist the medical team with compassion and respect.
• Be the go-to support for veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, collaborative workflow.
• Create a positive client experience through scheduling, payments, and communications.
• Maintain a safe and clean hospital environment and equipment.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Veterinary skills (lab, pharmacy, radi

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Fountain Inn Animal Clinic, you join a practice deeply rooted in the Fountain Inn community since 2016, dedicated to treating every small animal patient like our own. Our commitment to comprehensive pet wellness, advanced care, and emergency services is widely recognized, highlighted by our outstanding 4.8-star Google rating. When you become one of our passionate teammates, you step into an established environment where collaboration and high-quality medicine are the standard. This is a crucial chance for you to bring your expertise to a trusted clinic and begin doing your best work immediately.Joining Fountain Inn Animal Clinic means becoming part of a supportive network that puts your professional success first. We recognize that career growth takes intentional support and investment. All of our teammates benefit from a culture that encourages continuing education, ensuring you can pursue leadership roles or specialized credentialing. Veterinarians at our clinic have direct access to internal specialty consultation and structured educational programs designed to help you succeed in achieving your career goals. We are dedicated to investing in the skills you need to grow and advance within the veterinary profession.Fountain Inn Animal Clinic is equipped to handle comprehensive care, moving beyond routine exams to provide crucial advanced testing and diagnostics. You will have the opportunity to utilize cutting-edge imaging technology, including on-site CT scans, ensuring accurate and timely diagnoses for your patients. Our practice places a strong emphasis on detailed surgical procedures and dentistry, alongside providing urgent care to address emergency needs. This robust service list ensures that you will maintain a dynamic and challenging caseload that allows you to continually apply and expand your clinical expertise.Located in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, you are situated in a growing and engaged community that highly values its veterinary partners. Fountain Inn offers a refreshing small-town atmosphere while providing convenient access to larger metropolitan areas. You will enjoy a stable work-life balance with consistent hours from Monday through Friday, allowing you weekends free to explore the surrounding natural beauty of the Upstate region. This supportive location is the ideal place to settle and focus entirely on providing outstanding medicine.

Job Description

Your Impact as a Veterinary Assistant

• Provide Essential Patient Care: You'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands-on care and ensuring every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
• Be the Go-To Support for the Medical Team: You'll be the backbone of the clinic, anticipating the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.
• Create a Positive Client Experience: You'll help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
• Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A calm and efficient approach, with the ability to handle a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment with composure.
• Confidence and skill in handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in fundamental veterinary skills ranging from laboratory and pharmacy to nursing and radiology is a strong asset.

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