Job Description
Best Friends Animal Hospital is excited to welcome an entry-level Veterinary Assistant to our growing team! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about animal care and eager to gain hands-on experience in a supportive, fast-paced environment.
As a Veterinary Assistant, you will assist our technicians with outpatient care, patient restraint for procedures like blood draws and catheter placement, prepping the surgery suite, wrapping surgical packs, hospital cleaning, restocking, and more. No prior experience is required-we're happy to train the right candidate who brings a great attitude, reliability, and a strong desire to learn.
This is a flexible full-time position, ideally 32 hours per week. Compensation and Benefits: - Compensation: $13-$17/hour **for each hour worked
- Schedule: This is a flexible full-time position, ideally 32 hours per week.
- Health insurance: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans available (with HSA option)
- Paid time off **in accordance with site policy and applicable law
- Holiday pay
- 401k options
- Life insurance and disability
- Generous pet discounts
- Career growth potential
- And more!
Required qualifications and skillset: - Proficiency in the following skills:
- Basic patient restraint
- general cleaning
- Client communication and education
Why Best Friends? Best Friends Animal Clinic proudly serves Hanahan, SC, and the surrounding communities with warmth, compassion, and exceptional care. Our dedicated team of three wonderful doctors offers a wide range of services, including surgery, wellness care, nutritional counseling, and more. Equipped with advanced technology such as digital radiology, ultrasound, laser therapy, and in-house labs, we ensure the highest level of care for every patient, treating them as if they were our own.
Our clinic currently features three exam rooms, and with growth plans underway, we look forward to welcoming at least one additional DVM and expanding our exam room capacity to better support the needs of our community.
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*To determine specific pay Company will consider the following factors: the applicant's education, training, or experience related to the job position, geographic location where the work is performed, and other relevant factors.**During the process, you may request more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location where the work is performed. Where required under applicable law, WVP provides eligible employees with leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with state and local law.WVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local laws. WVP will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations under applicable state and local law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact People Operations, if you need assistance completing the application process.
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Flexible hours,