Description

Overview

Full-Time Veterinary Assistant - Palmetto Veterinary Hospital (Mt. Pleasant, SC)

Location:
Palmetto Veterinary Hospital
2443 N Hwy 17
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

palmettoah.com

Pay: $16-$19/hour (based on experience)
Schedule: 4-day workweek + rotating Saturdays
About Us

Palmetto Veterinary Hospital has proudly served the Williamston/Mt. Pleasant area since 1989. We're a growing, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital that values teamwork, integrity, and compassion. Currently a one-doctor practice (and planning to add another soon!), we're focused on rebuilding our culture with the right people — those who care deeply about patient care and about each other.

We've made positive staffing changes, and now have a no-gossip, growth-focused environment where every team member is encouraged to learn, collaborate, and thrive.
Why You'll Love Working Here

AAHA Accredited: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of veterinary excellence.
Full-Service Care: Surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, diagnostics, and more.
Growth-Minded Culture: We use a Goals Board to help each other develop new skills and celebrate progress.
Open Communication: Regular one-on-one meetings with leadership — we approach challenges with curiosity and care.
Supportive Team: Everyone here genuinely has each other's backs.
Growing Practice: We're in an exciting growth phase and expanding our team soon!
Your Role

As a Veterinary Assistant, you'll support our doctors and technicians in delivering outstanding care to our patients and their families. You'll assist with:

• Patient handling and restraint
• Surgical prep and monitoring
• Laboratory and diagnostic procedures
• Client communication and education
• Daily cleaning and organization tasks

Software used: Cornerstone
What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a veterinary assistant (preferred, not required)
• A positive, team-oriented attitude
• Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn
• A love for animals and dedication to their well-being

Ready to grow with a team that truly supports you?
Apply today and help us continue building something special at Palmetto Veterinary Hospital.

Benefits We Offer:

• Industry-leading pay for you, plus discounts for your furry friends
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits package
• 401k program with company match starting day one
• Yearly scrub allowance for all employees
• Flexible schedule with a focus on work-life harmony, including paid time off
• Free virtual yoga, fitness, and meditation classes for all employees
• Free virtual wellness, nutrition, and cooking classes led by a registered dietitian for all employees
• Customized learning and developmental opportunities

Job Summary:

The Veterinary Assistant aids and supports the medical support team in the operation of an animal facility in accordance with Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) hospital policy and procedures. The Veterinary Assistant also provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.

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 benefits@mvetpartners.com 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.