Veterinary Assistant

Animal Medical Center West; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Animal Medical Center West is seeking a Full-time or Part-time veterinary assistant to join their friendly, dedicated team in Beaufort, SC. The ideal candidate should have excellent customer service skills, a passion for animal care, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers an opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to a team committed to providing high-quality care to pets. Comprehensive benefits include health insurance and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Support Program

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Discounted lab work for employees' pets

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

Continuing education allowance

Qualifications

• Skilled veterinary assistant with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory sample preparation and care.
• Administer vaccines and medications.
• Communicate with clients and educate them.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Communication skills

Veterinary care

Computer skills

Organization

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Reliability

Tools

EzyVet Veterinary software

Job description

Animal Medical Center is hiring a Full-time or Part-time veterinary assistant to join our exceptional team in Beaufort, SC. We are a professional, friendly, animal-loving team that thrives on our dedication to providing exceptional service to our clients and high-quality veterinary care to our patients. If you are passionate about pets and providing extraordinary veterinary care, we’d love for you to join our team!

We’re looking for a skilled, reliable, long-term employee with a positive attitude to join our busy practice. Our clinic is a great place to work; you’ll have the opportunity to utilize and enhance your skills in a supportive, fast-paced environment. We treat our staff and pets like family!

After 30 years of caring for our community’s pets, we’ve expanded to include a second location only 20 minutes away to provide even more compassionate, state-of-the-art pet care and services. Comprehensive veterinary care services, including preventive, diagnostic, surgical, and dental services, as well as pain management, on-site dog training, pet chiropractic, acupuncture, and boarding. Our facility includes digital X-ray, digital dental X-ray, ultrasound, and laser therapy.

The ideal candidate’s strengths and skills:

• Excellent customer service skills, communication skills, and exceptional veterinary care
• Computer skills - email, google drive, EzyVet Veterinary software
• Organization - helping keep all areas of the hospital tidy, clean, stocked, and organized, cleaning as needed
• Works well with a team as well as independently
• Ability to effectively multi-task - prioritize based on client, patient, and practice needs
• Adaptable - able to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities
• Fast learner with strong attention to detail
• Reliable and self-motivated

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Perform safe and gentle restraint for examinations by a veterinarian
• Perform laboratory sample preparation for in-house machine analyses on urine and blood
• Administer vaccines and medications
• Communicate with and educate clients
• Pitch in where needed to provide top-notch care
• Filling prescriptions
• Daily call-backs
• Billing out clients
• Able to lift daily up to 50lbs
• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and longterm disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Continuing education allowance
• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Think you’re the veterinary assistant we’re looking for? Apply today so we can meet you!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Animal Medical Center and VetCor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Training & Development

Unleash your potential and foster professional growth through our comprehensive education and training programs.

• Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
• CE Allowance and opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Lend a Hand Program – increased pay to help a sister hospital
• VetLife Days – rotate to a sister hospital

Enjoy exclusive benefits for you and your furry family members.

• Discounted Products

Health & Welfare

Take care of your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance, Disability, and Accidental Insurance
• EAP with counseling and mental health benefits
• DVM Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
• Licensure Fees, Professional & Association Dues

Financial Wellbeing

Secure your financial future with our range of offerings designed to promote your financial well-being.

• 401K with company contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP with Financial & Legal Advice/Services
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Time Off/Work Life Balance

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Training & Development

Unleash your potential and foster professional growth through our comprehensive education and training programs.

• Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
• CE Allowance and opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Lend a Hand Program – increased pay to help a sister hospital
• VetLife Days – rotate to a sister hospital

Enjoy exclusive benefits for you and your furry family members.

• Discounted Products

Health & Welfare

Take care of your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance, Disability, and Accidental Insurance
• EAP with counseling and mental health benefits
• DVM Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
• Licensure Fees, Professional & Association Dues

Financial Wellbeing

Secure your financial future with our range of offerings designed to promote your financial well-being.

• 401K with company contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP with Financial & Legal Advice/Services
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Time Off/Work Life Balance

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.