Experienced Veterinary Assistant / LVT
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Experienced Veterinary Assistant / LVT
Faulkner Animal Hospital – Lancaster, SC
Faulkner Animal Hospital in Lancaster, South Carolina is hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)!
If you’re passionate about animal care, thrive in a fast-paced clinic, and want to be part of a supportive veterinary team, we’d love to meet you.
If you’re passionate about animal care, thrive in a fast-paced clinic, and want to be part of a supportive veterinary team, we’d love to meet you.
Why Join Faulkner Animal Hospital?
We’re a trusted, community-focused veterinary clinic committed to compassionate medicine, teamwork, and professional growth. Our ideal candidate is experienced, confident in patient handling, and ready to contribute to a positive, high-standard medical environment.
Assist veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, and treatments
Safely restrain and handle dogs and cats during procedures
Obtain and document patient histories and vital signs (TPR, weight, etc.)
Prepare patients for surgery and assist in anesthesia monitoring and recovery
Perform blood draws and support laboratory diagnostics
Maintain treatment areas, equipment, and a clean clinical environment
Educate clients on medications, post-care, and preventive services
Support inventory, pharmacy, and general hospital functions
🎓 Qualifications:
Previous veterinary assistant or veterinary technician experience required
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred
Strong animal handling and restraint skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary clinic setting
Excellent communication and client service skills
Team-oriented, reliable, and detail-focused
✨ What We Offer:
Competitive pay based on experience
Supportive, collaborative team environment
Opportunities for growth and continuing education
Benefits for eligible employees
Positive work culture focused on respect, teamwork, and work–life balance
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Assist veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, and treatments
- Safely restrain and handle dogs and cats during procedures
- Obtain and document patient histories and vital signs (TPR, weight, etc.)
- Prepare patients for surgery and assist in anesthesia monitoring and recovery
- Perform blood draws and support laboratory diagnostics
- Maintain treatment areas, equipment, and a clean clinical environment
- Educate clients on medications, post-care, and preventive services
- Support inventory, pharmacy, and general hospital functions
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Previous veterinary assistant or veterinary technician experience required
- Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred
- Strong animal handling and restraint skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary clinic setting
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- Team-oriented, reliable, and detail-focused