Lake City, South Carolina, United States

Veterinary Assistant

 Job Description:

About us

Brown Animal Hospital is a small business in Lake City, SC. We are professional, customer-centric, and social, and our goal is to care for your animals as if they were our own.

Our work environment includes:

  • Growth opportunities
  • Relaxed atmosphere
  • Safe work environment

The Brown Animal Hospital family is currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team in Lake City, SC. As a Vet Assistant with Brown Animal Hospital, you will be an integral part of our team at Brown Animal Hospital, and will be a key part in making sure our clients and patients have the best care possible.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Experience in a veterinary setting is required
  • 1+ year of Veterinary Assistant experience
  • Good communication skills
  • Be able to manage stressful situations
  • Must work well with others
  • Adapt to changing environments
  • Punctuality
  • Good judgment
  • Positive and warm personality

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF A VET ASSISTANT

  • Assist veterinarians during appointments, surgeries, and other medical procedures
  • Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, and record vital signs
  • Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians
  • Collect and prepare laboratory samples for testing
  • Clean and maintain medical equipment and exam rooms
  • Provide exceptional customer service to our clients
  • Completion of related education and training when assigned
  • May have shared or rotating responsibilities on weekends and/or holidays
  • Other duties as assigned

We need someone who is reliable, kind, and truly has a passion for what they do. Work with us at a clinic where people genuinely enjoy coming to work every day!

  Required Skills:

Vital Signs Communication Skills Education Testing Business Customer Service Training Communication