Experienced Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Sun City Animal Hospital is a welcoming, two-doctor small animal practice in Indian Land, South Carolina, serving the greater Charlotte metro area. The hospital cares for cats and dogs and is open seven days a week, offering general practice appointments and urgent care hours on nights and weekends. Its services include wellness care, dental care, basic surgeries, and access to advanced surgical options through mobile specialists and consulting services. The Veterinary Assistant works alongside veterinarians and experienced team members to support appointments, treatments, procedures, patient care, and hospital operations. The role contributes to compassionate, high-quality care in a collaborative, learning-focused environment that encourages mentorship and the development of clinical skills.
Requirements
- Prior veterinary experience is preferred; one or more years is considered ideal, though candidates eager to learn are welcome.
- Be compassionate, calm under pressure, and able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Have strong communication and multitasking skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
- Be comfortable and confident handling and safely restraining pets of all sizes and temperaments.
- Have hands-on experience with sample collection, obtaining medical histories, and assisting with laboratory testing and radiographs.
- Be self-motivated and eager to expand knowledge and advance clinical skills.
Nice To Haves
- Surgical and anesthesia experience; these skills are a plus but are not required, and training may be provided.
Responsibilities
- Safely and compassionately handle and restrain pets during examinations and procedures.
- Triage incoming patients and assist with patient flow.
- Collect and process laboratory samples and assist with diagnostic testing.
- Take and assist with radiographs (x-rays) and other diagnostic imaging.
- Provide nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients with a range of conditions and stability levels.
- Administer medications and treatments as directed.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients about treatment plans and patient care.
- Assist with surgical preparation, surgical support, and anesthetic monitoring.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, liability, life and supplemental insurance, HSA, and FSA.
- 401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid vacation and sick time for all employees.
- Paid bereavement program.
- Paid parental leave program.
- Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles.
- Tuition reimbursement for any AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program.
- Career development opportunities.
- Referral bonus program for most positions.
- Additional benefits may include personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
