Veterinary Assistant

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville; Irmo (SC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic in Irmo is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to support the medical team. Ideal candidates are compassionate and dependable, with strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in stressful situations. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, maintaining clinic operations, and ensuring excellent client communication. Join a dedicated team that values people and pets alike!

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance options

401k retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and paid major holidays

Yearly uniform allowance

Discount on veterinary care and products

Life insurance options

Educational discounts for staff

Qualifications

• 5+ years prior experience in a veterinary environment required.
• Management experience preferred - 2+ years.
• Proficient in laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily duties for clinic care and client communication.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Composure

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Laboratory Skills

Pharmacy Skills

Radiology Skills

Surgery Skills

Dental Skills

Nursing Skills

Job description

Overview

Well Pets Veterinary Clinic is looking for a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

We are an AAHA-accredited, extended Urgent Care hours veterinary hospital operating in a new, state-of-the-art building. We offer a top-notch training program to support every level of veterinary assistant experience, ensuring the right candidate is set up for success. Our unique pet benefit program helps team members with their personal pet care needs.

We’re looking for compassionate, dependable veterinary assistants to join our dedicated team. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working with people and animals, as client experience is a top priority. Strong verbal and written communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to perform well in stressful situations are essential.

Location:1201 Lake Murray BlvdIrmo, South Carolina 29063

Shift Details:Must have some weekend and holiday availability as well as days and evenings.

Compensation:$15 to $20 per hour, based on experience

Benefits We Offer:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options for full-time staff

• 401k retirement plan with company match for staff over 21 years old

• Paid time off and paid major holidays for full-time staff

• Yearly uniform allowance

• Discount on veterinary care and products for your pets

• Life insurance and other benefit options for full-time staff

• Educational discounts for staff pursuing a Licensed Technician credential (some eligibility requirements apply)

Job Summary:The Veterinary Assistant supports the medical team by assisting with patient care, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and ensuring efficient hospital operations in accordance with Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) hospital policies and procedures. This role also involves providing medical care to patients as allowed under the veterinary practice act.

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a veterinary environment required - 5 or more years.
• Management experience preferred - 2 or more years.
• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast pacedenvironment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the dutiesproficiently.
• The employee must also be confident around pets.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must be Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans withDisabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order toperform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] andlet us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administeredwithout regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any otherbasis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed tocreating an inclusive environment for all employees.