Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Full-Time Veterinary Assistant | Kinard Animal Hospital | Greenwood, SC

Care for Animals. Support Your Team. Make a Difference Every Single Shift.

Here's what a shift as a Veterinary Assistant at Kinard Animal Hospital actually looks like. You start by prepping a patient for an exam, jump in to help restrain during a nail trim, walk a nervous pet parent through their cat's discharge instructions, and somehow make it all look easy.

Kinard Animal Hospital has proudly served Greenwood, South Carolina and the surrounding area for years, and we're growing. We're looking to add a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to a team that already knows how to work well together. We're growing, and we're looking to add a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to a team that already knows how to work well together.

What You Will Be Doing

• Maintaining accurate medical records and helping answer client questions
• Prepping patients for exams and surgeries
• Administering medications as directed
• Assisting with lab testing including blood, fecal, and urine
• Cleaning and sanitizing surgical tools, kennels, and exam areas
• Monitoring post-op patients and reporting any changes
• Safely restraining patients during exams and procedures
• Helping educate pet parents on medications, treatments, and care
• Partnering with credentialed technicians and Veterinarians to deliver top-tier care

Schedule

• Full-time, Day shift
• 9-hour shifts
• No weekends
• No holiday shifts required

What We Are Looking For

• 1 to 2 years of experience in a veterinary hospital or similar setting
• A calm, steady presence with animals and the people who love them
• Strong communication skills with both clients and teammates
• Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable when the day throws you a curveball
• Cool under pressure and comfortable in a busy hospital environment
• Eager to keep learning and growing in your role
• A team-first mindset and the willingness to pitch in wherever you are needed

Why Join Kinard Animal Hospital?

Kinard Animal Hospital is an independently run practice, which means decisions get made locally, by people who actually know the pets and clients walking through the door. The hospital is equipped with digital radiography, laser therapy, and an in-house diagnostic lab, giving the team the tools to back up good instincts with good data. This year, Greenwood voted Kinard the area's top veterinary practice in the Index-Journal Readers' Choice Awards, a nice reminder that the work here doesn't go unnoticed.

Not from around here?
No problem! Greenwood, South Carolina is known locally as "The Emerald City," and it's easy to see why once you spend time here. Lake Greenwood's 11,000-plus acres are right in the area for fishing, boating, and weekend downtime, and you're about ninety minutes from Lake Keowee, Lake Hartwell, and the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Downtown Greenwood has its own small but lively mix of local shops, restaurants, and annual events like the SC Festival of Flowers.

Compensation

Starting at $16.50+/hr. Final compensation will be commensurate with experience.


The Perks

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Free virtual mental health for your household (ages 13+)
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• A robust Employee Assistance Program - from finances to wellness and everything in between
• Access to Encore Vet Group's library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match.

Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special? Apply today!

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Kinard Animal Hospital is proud to be partnered with Encore Vet Group - see what that means for you:


Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn't happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love - caring for animals while advancing your career.

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