Veterinary Assistant/Technician
Full Time $15.00 - $22.00 / hourJob Overview
Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician
Faulkner Animal Hospital | Lancaster, SC
Where Compassion Meets Community
Schedule: full-time, 4 days per week, with rotating weekends
Compensation: depends on experience ($15-22/hour)
Schedule: full-time, 4 days per week, with rotating weekends
Compensation: depends on experience ($15-22/hour)
At Faulkner Animal Hospital, we believe exceptional veterinary care starts with an exceptional team. We're looking for a compassionate, dependable Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician who enjoys working in a collaborative environment where every team member is valued, supported, and empowered to grow.
Whether you're an experienced technician or an assistant eager to expand your skills, you'll work alongside a team dedicated to providing outstanding medical care while building lasting relationships with our clients and patients.
Why You'll Love Working at Faulkner Animal Hospital
- Supportive, team-first culture where your voice matters
- Opportunity to learn and develop new clinical skills
- Work alongside experienced veterinarians and talented support staff
- Modern equipment and quality medicine
- Strong emphasis on work-life balance
- Family-oriented practice serving the Lancaster community
- Opportunities for career growth within Innovetive Petcare's nationwide network
What You'll Do
- Assist veterinarians with appointments, diagnostics, and treatments
- Safely restrain pets while providing compassionate patient care
- Obtain patient histories and accurately document medical records
- Prepare exam rooms and surgical suites
- Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostic testing
- Administer medications and treatments as directed
- Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes to the medical team
- Educate clients on medications, preventative care, and discharge instructions Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital
- Deliver an exceptional client experience with every interaction
What We're Looking For
Veterinary Assistant
- Previous experience in a veterinary hospital preferred
- Passion for animal care and client service
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Veterinary Technician
- Credentialed (LVT, RVT, CVT) preferred but experienced non-credentialed technicians are encouraged to apply
- Proficiency with patient care, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, radiology, and surgical assistance preferred
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Commitment to delivering high-quality medicine and exceptional client care