Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Great patient care starts with the people willing to do the little things right.

The most important thing you do all day won't be on the chart. It's the treat you slip a nervous beagle the second his vaccine is over. It's the extra minute you spend telling his owner exactly what to watch for tonight. Nobody schedules it, and it's the part clients remember. That's a day as a Veterinary Assistant at Grace Animal Hospital in Lexington, SC, where Fear Free handling is part of every appointment. We're hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant.

About the Practice

We care for pets in Lexington, Gilbert, Irmo, Columbia, Batesburg, and the surrounding areas. We're AAHA accredited, a Cat Friendly Practice, and Fear Free certified, and our readers have voted us Best of Lexington in Lexington Life Magazine every year from 2010 through 2026. Our services include dentistry with digital X-ray, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, diagnostic imaging, behavior and training, and walk-in urgent care. We also sponsor the dogs of Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services, who help children and adults with physical disabilities and social needs. We believe great medicine takes great teamwork, so our team members support one another, keep learning, and take pride in the work.

What You'll Help Make Possible

• Pets who feel safe and comfortable throughout their visit
• Smooth appointments and procedures that keep patient care moving
• Doctors and technicians who can stay focused on medicine because they have reliable support
• Clients who leave feeling informed and confident about next steps
• A clean, organized hospital that's ready for the day before the first patient arrives
• Lasting relationships with the pets and people who trust us with their care

What You'll Be Doing:

Required:

• 3-5 years of experience in a veterinary setting
• Availability for rotating shifts of 8 to 10 hours, including rotating weekends
• Clear communication skills with clients and teammates

Preferred:

• Familiarity with animal handling and restraint techniques
• Interest in growing within veterinary medicine
• Dependable, positive, and always willing to learn
• Organized, and able to stay steady when the schedule fills up

Schedule

• Full-time, Rotating shift
• 8 to 10 hour shifts
• Rotating weekends
• No holiday shifts required

Schedule Compensation

Compensation for this role ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, based on experience and role alignment.

Benefits

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

If you're looking for a place where you can keep learning and the little things you do get noticed, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.

Check us out: gracepets.com

Grace Animal Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group - see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com

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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