Veterinary Assistant - Grace Animal Hospital
Encore Vet Group•Lexington, SC
•$18 - $20•Onsite
About The Position
Grace Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Full-Time Veterinary Assistant who thrives in a collaborative environment and takes pride in being an essential part of the team. The hospital is a full-service facility offering wellness care, surgery, rehabilitation services, and diagnostics, all delivered with a personal touch. They are committed to serving their community with compassion, integrity, and a sense of purpose, providing pets with love, comfort, and care.
Requirements
- Experienced Veterinary Assistant with at least 3 years of hands-on experience including reading labs, drawing blood, reading vitals, reacting in an emergency situation, directing room traffic.
- Love animals and bring a calm, steady presence to every situation.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients and teammates.
- Stay organized, adaptable, and detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
- Thrive under pressure and enjoy staying busy.
- Eager to learn, grow, and contribute in a collaborative team setting.
- Value teamwork and step up to help wherever needed.
Responsibilities
- Keeping accurate medical records and answering client questions.
- Running exam rooms – taking histories, anticipating doctor needs, keeping appointments running on time.
- Administering medications as directed.
- Assisting with lab testing, including blood, fecal, and urine samples.
- Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, exam rooms, and kennels.
- Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures.
- Educating pet parents on treatments, medications, and follow-up care.
- Partnering closely with DVMs and technicians to provide top-tier patient care.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Free virtual mental health services for household (13+)
- Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
- Uniform allowance
- Pet care discounts for your personal pets
- PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
- A robust Employee Assistance Program (from finances to wellness and everything in between)
- Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
- A 401(k) with up to 5% company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
