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