Veterinary Assistant

Vetcor•Beaufort, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Medical Center of the Lowcountry is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate and collaborative team in beautiful Beaufort, South Carolina. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are committed to lifelong learning, we'd love to meet you. At Animal Medical Center of the Lowcountry, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care throughout every stage of our patients' lives while building lasting relationships with our clients. We believe that outstanding medicine starts with a supportive team culture where every team member is encouraged to grow professionally and personally.

Requirements

Two years of veterinary experience preferred
Veterinary Technician License preferred but not required
Strong patient care and technical skills
Ability to build rapport with clients and fellow team members
Excellent client education and communication abilities
Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Confidence in taking ownership of responsibilities and delivering positive outcomes
Commitment to continued learning and professional development

Responsibilities

Safely handle and restrain patients during examinations and procedures
Support preventive care and vaccine protocols
Monitor anesthesia and assist with surgical procedures
Provide attentive induction, monitoring, and recovery of surgical patients
Place IV catheters and assist with emergency and surgical care
Obtain diagnostics including radiographs, phlebotomy, sample collection, and in-house laboratory testing
Maintain accurate patient records and client communications
Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and team members
Support daily hospital operations and patient care needs

Benefits

Competitive pay
401(k) matching
Tuition support
Referral bonuses
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
Generous PTO
Employee discounts
Quarterly team bonuses
Continuing education allowance
State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
Uniform allowance
Six paid holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Roth Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
529 Savings Plan
Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
Pet discounts on services and products
Pet food discount program