Description

Overview

Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

Well Pets Veterinary Clinic - Irmo, SC
1201 Lake Murray Blvd, Irmo, SC 29063

About Us
Well Pets Veterinary Clinic is an AAHA-accredited animal hospital with extended Urgent Care hours, operating in a state-of-the-art facility. We pride ourselves on exceptional patient care and client service. Our comprehensive training program supports all experience levels, and our employee pet benefit program helps team members care for their own pets.

Position Overview
We're seeking a compassionate, dependable Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our dedicated team. Whether you're experienced or new to the field, we'll help you succeed through hands-on training and ongoing support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and technicians in daily care of patients
• Provide excellent client service and communication
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Handle animals safely and compassionately
• Assist with lab work using Zoetis equipment
• Use Evet software for documentation and scheduling

Requirements

• Comfortable working with both animals and people
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a team environment
• Available for weekend, evening, and holiday shifts

Compensation
$15-$21/hour (based on experience)

Ready to make a difference in pet lives while growing your skills in a supportive environment?
Apply now to join the Well Pets team!

Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
• Participate in any special cleaning duties.
• Provide client care by scheduling appointments, taking payments, and check-ins.
• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
  Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
• Provide patient care under the direction of a DVM.
• Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
• Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a veterinary environment required - 5 or more years.
• Management experience preferred - 2 or more years.
• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast paced
  environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties
  proficiently.
• The employee must also be confident around pets.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
• The employee must be Able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
• The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
• The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
  The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

We put people first and never compromise on our values.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with
Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to
perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and
let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other
basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to
creating an inclusive environment for all employees.