Veterinary Assistant
Full-Time Veterinary Assistant
Southside Animal Hospital – Johns Island, SC
Southside Animal Hospital is seeking a Full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our friendly, team-oriented practice! We are a busy, 6-doctor hospital dedicated to providing high-quality care and compassionate service to our patients and clients.
If you are motivated, dependable, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can continue to learn and grow, we would love to meet you.
🌐 Learn more about us:
📍 Location
1188 Bees Ferry Road
Johns Island, SC 29455
🕒 Hospital Hours
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
🗓 Schedule
- 4 days 8a-6p
- Rotating Saturday schedule 8am - 1 pm
- Surgery performed 4 days per week
- Cross-training opportunities throughout the hospital
💼 Position Responsibilities
- Assist doctors and technicians with surgical preparation and anesthetic monitoring
- Dental experience
- Triage patients and assist with appointments
- Administer and understand vaccination protocols
- Distinguish between core and lifestyle vaccines
- Educate clients on preventatives and wellness care
- Venipuncture (preferred but not required)
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment
💰 Compensation
- $17–$22 per hour, based on experience
✅ Ideal Candidate
- Prior veterinary experience preferred
- Strong communication skills and client education ability
- Team-oriented with a positive attitude
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented and dependable
Join a supportive team that values high-quality medicine, professional growth, and excellent patient care. If you’re ready to take the next step in your veterinary career, we encourage you to apply!
Your Impact as a Veterinary Assistant
- Provide Essential Patient Care: You'll be a key player in the health of our patients, assisting the medical team with hands-on care and ensuring every animal is treated with compassion and respect.
- Be the Go-To Support for the Medical Team: You'll be the backbone of the clinic, anticipating the needs of veterinarians and technicians to ensure a smooth, efficient, and collaborative workflow.
- Create a Positive Client Experience: You'll help create a seamless visit for our clients by assisting with scheduling, payments, and communications, always with a courteous and informative approach.
- Ensure a Safe and Clean Environment: You'll take pride in maintaining the hospital, performing clinic upkeep and equipment maintenance to uphold our high standards of care.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- A High School Diploma or equivalent.
- A calm and efficient approach, with the ability to handle a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment with composure.
- Confidence and skill in handling pets of all sizes and temperaments.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in fundamental veterinary skills ranging from laboratory and pharmacy to nursing and radiology is a strong asset.