Veterinary Assistant

Golden Corner Veterinary Hospital; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Corner Veterinary Hospital in the Clemson/Seneca area is seeking a reliable, compassionate veterinary assistant. The role is Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with 34+ hours weekly in a fast-paced clinic.

Experience with cats and dogs is required, and experience with large animals is a plus. Duties include history taking, client education, restraining animals, vaccine prep, injections, diagnostic testing and radiographs, and using veterinary software.

Qualifications

• Cat and dog care experience required.
• Must be reliable, compassionate and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history and educate clients.
• Restrain animals and assist with vaccines and injections.
• Perform diagnostic tests and radiographs.
• Enter information into veterinary software; maintain a clean and safe clinic.

Skills

Cats and dogs experience

Detail-oriented

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a reliable, compassionate, detail-orientated veterinary assistant to join our team. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8a-5p. A typical work week for full-time veterinary assistants is 4 weekdays with the same weekday off each week (34+ hours a week).

Experience with cats and dogs is required.

Experience with large animal is preferred, but not required.

Duties include, but are not limited to: obtaining patient history, educating clients, restraint of animals, vaccine prep, injections (IM, SQ, and IV), performing diagnostic testing, performing diagnostic imaging (radiographs), using veterinary software to enter information, assisting and collaborating with all other veterinary staff, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Physical demands required: must be able to lift 50lbs unassisted, capable of being on feet for extended periods of time, and able to restrain animals of all sizes.

Compensation will be based on experience in the veterinary field.

We are looking for a veterinary assistant that has a positive attitude and is willing to work in a team setting to add to our fast-paced, growing veterinary clinic located in the Clemson/Seneca area!