Innovetive Petcare

Operational support for veterinary practices

Experienced Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician

Veterinary ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeLancaster, SC, USA$15 - $22 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

At least 2 years of hands-on small animal veterinary hospital experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician.
Strong clinical skills and confidence with patient handling, restraint, and treatment support.
Experience with laboratory diagnostics, venipuncture, radiology, surgery, dentistry, or anesthesia monitoring.
Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns appropriately.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and contribute independently in a fast-paced clinical setting.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and regularly bend, kneel, reach, and move throughout the hospital.
Comfort handling animals of varying sizes and temperaments, including fearful or fractious patients, and working around animal dander, bodily fluids, medications, cleaning products, and other typical veterinary hospital exposures while following appropriate safety and personal protective equipment protocols.

Responsibilities

Assist veterinarians with patient examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
Handle and restrain patients of varying sizes and temperaments.
Perform venipuncture, collect laboratory samples, and assist with in-house diagnostics.
Administer medications and treatments as directed.
Support surgery, dentistry, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery.
Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes in condition.
Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment.
Maintain accurate medical records and provide compassionate client communication.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment.

Desired Qualifications

Licensed Veterinary Technician credentials are preferred but not required.

Experienced veterinary professionals wanted! Faulkner Animal Hospital is seeking a confident, hands-on Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician to join our small animal medical team in Lancaster, SC.

We're looking for an experienced veterinary professional who can confidently support appointments, diagnostics, treatments, surgery, and daily patient care. This opportunity is best suited for someone with established clinical skills who can contribute to a busy hospital environment with minimal ramp-up.

Compensation: $15–$22/hour, based on clinical experience, technical skills, and credentials.

Assist veterinarians with patient examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
Confidently handle and restrain patients of varying sizes and temperaments.
Perform venipuncture, collect laboratory samples, and assist with in-house diagnostics.
Administer medications and treatments as directed.
Support surgery, dentistry, anesthesia monitoring, and patient recovery.
Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes in condition.
Prepare exam rooms, treatment areas, and equipment.
Maintain accurate medical records and provide compassionate client communication.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient hospital environment.

2+ years of hands-on small animal veterinary hospital experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician.
Strong clinical skills and confidence with patient handling, restraint, and treatment support.
Experience with laboratory diagnostics, venipuncture, radiology, surgery, dentistry, or anesthesia monitoring.
Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and communicate concerns appropriately.
Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
Ability to prioritize responsibilities and contribute independently in a fast-paced clinical setting.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

LVT credentials are preferred but not required. Experienced, non-credentialed Veterinary Assistants and Technicians are encouraged to apply.

Schedule

Full-time opportunity with scheduling flexibility based on hospital needs and candidate availability.

Current hospital hours:

Monday & Wednesday: 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:00 AM–5:30 PM
Occasional weekend and holiday availability may be needed.

Ideally, we're seeking someone open to either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts. Scheduling preferences and availability can be discussed during the initial phone interview.

Physical & Hospital Environment

This is an active, hands-on position requiring the ability to lift and restrain animals weighing up to 50 lbs., stand and walk for extended periods, and regularly bend, kneel, reach, and move throughout the hospital. Team members must be comfortable handling animals of varying sizes and temperaments, including fearful or fractious patients, and working around animal dander, bodily fluids, medications, cleaning products, and other typical veterinary hospital exposures while following appropriate safety and PPE protocols.

Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

About the Company

Innovetive Petcare

Operational support for veterinary practices

Innovetive Petcare partners with veterinary practices to support their growth and professional development. It handles day-to-day business operations so veterinary teams can focus on delivering high-quality medical care to pets and owners. The company works by forming partnerships with practices, providing operational support, education, and staff development, and earning revenue from these partnerships and services offered. What sets Innovetive Petcare apart is its emphasis on local, community-focused relationships and ongoing professional development and workplace culture, rather than just services. The company’s goal is to help veterinary practices grow sustainably while improving patient care and creating fulfilling workplaces.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2014

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