Company Description:- Ready to join a team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and patient care comes first? Join Sun City Animal Hospital, a welcoming 2-doctor small animal practice in Indian Land, South Carolina, serving the greater Charlotte metro area.
- Our veterinary hospital cares for cats and dogs and is open 7 days a week, offering general practice appointments and urgent care hours on nights and weekends. We're committed to compassionate, high-quality veterinary medicine and a positive team environment.
- As a veterinary assistant, you'll work alongside doctors and experienced team members to support appointments, assist with treatments and procedures, care for patients, and help keep the hospital running smoothly.
- Why join Sun City Animal Hospital?
- Close-knit, supportive veterinary team
- Leadership that encourages collaboration and mentorship
- Opportunities to grow your veterinary assistant skills
- A learning-focused environment that embraces new techniques
- Exposure to a variety of veterinary services
- Our services include wellness care, dental care, basic surgeries, and access to advanced surgical options through mobile specialists and consulting services.
- Whether you're an experienced veterinary assistant or beginning your veterinary career, we'd love to meet you.
- Learn more about us at Sun City Animal Hospital .
Job Description
What you'll be doing:
As part of our veterinary team, you'll play an important role in delivering high-quality care to our patients and support to our clients. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Safely and compassionately handling and restraining pets during exams and procedures
- Triaging incoming patients and assisting with patient flow
- Collecting and processing laboratory samples and assisting with diagnostic testing
- Taking and assisting with radiographs (x-rays) and other diagnostic imaging
- Providing nursing care for medical and hospitalized patients with a range of conditions and stability levels
- Administering medications and treatments as directed
- Communicating clearly and compassionately with clients regarding treatment plans and patient care
- Assisting with surgical preparation, surgical support, and anesthetic monitoring
Qualifications:- We're looking for a motivated Veterinary Assistant who's ready to grow with a supportive, fast-paced team!
- Prior veterinary experience preferred (1+ year ideal), but we welcome candidates who are eager to learn and build their skills
- Compassionate, calm under pressure, and a true team player who thrives in a collaborative environment
- Strong communicator with excellent multitasking skills and a positive, can-do attitude
- Comfortable and confident handling and safely restraining pets of all sizes and temperaments
- Hands-on experience with sample collection, obtaining medical histories, and assisting with laboratory testing and radiographs
- Surgical and anesthesia experience is a strong plus, but not required-we're happy to train the right candidate!
- Self-motivated and eager to continue expanding knowledge and advancing clinical skills
Additional Information
Pay Range: $18-$21 based on experience
Job Type: Full-TimeWe offer our staff:
Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees Paid Bereavement ProgramPaid Parental Leave Program Competitive Compensation Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles) Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program Career Development Opportunities Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Additional Benefits:
May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory pre-employment screening.*Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status. For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit .#SS3Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $18 - $21 Hourly
