Veterinary Assistant

Join Our Team as a Veterinary Assistant! Are you passionate about hands-on animal care and thriving in a fast-paced environment? Mountain View Veterinary Services is seeking an energetic, dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team in historic Pendleton, South Carolina. As a Veterinary Assistant with us, you'll be a vital part of our high-volume practice, working side-by-side with our doctor and technicians to provide compassionate, high-quality care to our patients. If you love animals, enjoy a tight-knit team culture, and like engaging in fun team-building events and challenges, you'll fit right in! Why You'll Love Working HereTight-Knit & Fun Culture: We take our work seriously, but not ourselves! We love engaging in team challenges, team-building activities, and keeping the workplace upbeat. A Growing, High-Volume Practice: You'll get to learn, grow, and tackle a diverse mix of cases every day. Great Work-Life Balance: We operate on a convenient 41⁄2-day workweek schedule, giving you predictable time off to rest and recharge. Family-Centered Care: We treat pets with love and understanding, treating them like true family members. Daily Responsibilities Patient Handling & Restraint: Safely and compassionately restrain dogs and cats for examinations, procedures, treatments, and blood draws. Exam Room & Doctor Support: Triage patients, take patient histories, collect vital signs (weight, temperature, heart rate), and prepare room setups for exams. Clinical & Surgical Support: Assist veterinarians and technicians during treatments, prep patients for surgery, sanitize surgical instruments, and assist with post-op recovery monitoring. Lab & Pharmacy: Assist in preparing and running basic in-house lab samples (fecals, ear cytology, bloodwork) and filling prescriptions as directed by veterinarians. Hospital Maintenance & Care: Ensure exam rooms, treatment areas, and surgical suites are clean, sterilized, and fully stocked throughout the day. Client Communication: Educate owners on preventive health, dietary needs, parasite control, and post-procedure care instructions. Required Qualifications & Skills Patient & Client Care: Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate, positive attitude.

About Mountain View Veterinary Services Mountain View Veterinary Services is located in historic Pendleton, South Carolina—conveniently situated between Clemson and Anderson. We treat pets with love and understanding, considering them crucial family members. We offer a full spectrum of care to maintain pet health, vaccinate against diseases, and treat medical conditions in an encouraging, collaborative environment. DEI StatementMountain View Veterinary Services is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We believe that diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our team and enhances the quality of care we provide to our clients and their pets.