Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Animal Dermatology Group • Mt. Pleasant, SC

48d • Onsite

About The Position

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Mt Pleasant is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This role focuses on specialty medicine and dermatology, emphasizing long-term client education and providing life-changing results for pets. The clinic fosters a positive, family-oriented atmosphere with a focus on collaborative patient care and offers a true work-life balance with a 4-day work week, no nights or weekends. The position involves diving deep into dermatology and allergy cases.

Requirements

• Previous experience or training/ education in a veterinary facility
• Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties, telephone and computer skills are necessary
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Dependable attendance is required
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions
• The ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day

Nice To Haves

• Energetic
• Positive
• Upbeat personality
• Takes initiative
• Commitment to the needs of the clinic
• Punctual
• Willingness to teach others and share ideas
• Openness to diversity
• Adaptability to change
• Accountable
• Able to see big picture

Responsibilities

• Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
• Assisting in surgery
• Wound care
• Advising pet owners on proper care
• Demonstrate excellent relations with client/ pets in the waiting area and exam rooms
• Exceed the client’s expectations of service
• Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients
• Housekeeping/ maintenance
• Ability to perform a cursory examination of an animal
• Ability to recognize potential patient issues
• Clearly communicate your findings to a doctor
• Record keeping
• Fill prescription and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Monthly bonuses based on clinic dietary sales
• Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options
• Various voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.
• 401K with employer match
• CE opportunities
• Uniforms
• Discounts on services and medications for employee pets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees