Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Practice Partners; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Pet discount

401(k) match

Referral bonus

Continuing education

Job summary

Newport Veterinary Hospital in Rock Hill, SC seeks a Veterinary Assistant to support veterinarians and technicians during exams, diagnostics, and surgeries, with safe patient handling and accurate record-keeping.

The role requires compassionate, dependable team players who can lift up to 40 lbs, stand for long periods, and communicate effectively with clients. We offer comprehensive benefits, PTO, pet discount, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Compassionate and attentive to patient needs.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Physically capable for a veterinary setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during appointments, diagnostics, and surgical procedures
• Provide safe handling and restraint of patients
• Perform basic laboratory tests and prepare samples as directed
• Clean and maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment
• Accurately update patient records and support client communication
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Compassion

Stamina

Detail-oriented

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Salary: $17.00-$19.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30AM–6:00 PM, with a day off each week. Saturday shifts are 7:30 AM–12:00 PM and required. If you're scheduled for a Saturday, you'll also receive an additional day during the week in addition to your regular day off.

What To Expect

• All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, and retirement.
• Paid time off. Take the time you need to recharge.
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today.
• Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.
• Continuing education opportunities for our licensed technicians to grow and thrive in their careers

Key Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and technicians during appointments, diagnostics, and surgical procedures
• Provide safe handling and restraint of patients
• Perform basic laboratory tests and prepare samples as directed
• Clean and maintain exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment
• Accurately update patient records and support client communication
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Previous experience in a veterinary or animal care setting strongly preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Compassionate and attentive to patient needs
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods

About Us

Newport Veterinary Hospital is a fast-growing veterinary hospital known for its supportive culture, strong team values, and commitment to both patient care and staff development. We are passionate about what we do—and we’re looking for a like-minded veterinary technician to join our team.

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