Job Description
Veterinary Assistant/Technician
Department: Veterinary Assistants
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Lancaster, South Carolina
Compensation: $15.00 - $22.00 / hour
Faulkner Animal Hospital | Lancaster, SC
Where Compassion Meets Community
Schedule: full-time, 4 days per week, with rotating weekends
Compensation: depends on experience ($15-22/hour)
At Faulkner Animal Hospital, we believe exceptional veterinary care starts with an exceptional team. We're looking for a compassionate, dependable Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician who enjoys working in a collaborative environment where every team member is valued, supported, and empowered to grow.
Whether you're an experienced technician or an assistant eager to expand your skills, you'll work alongside a team dedicated to providing outstanding medical care while building lasting relationships with our clients and patients.
- Supportive, team-first culture where your voice matters
- Opportunity to learn and develop new clinical skills
- Work alongside experienced veterinarians and talented support staff
- Modern equipment and quality medicine
- Strong emphasis on work-life balance
- Family-oriented practice serving the Lancaster community
- Opportunities for career growth within Innovetive Petcare's nationwide network
What You'll Do
- Assist veterinarians with appointments, diagnostics, and treatments
- Safely restrain pets while providing compassionate patient care
- Obtain patient histories and accurately document medical records
- Prepare exam rooms and surgical suites
- Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostic testing
- Administer medications and treatments as directed
- Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes to the medical team
- Educate clients on medications, preventative care, and discharge instructions Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the hospital
- Deliver an exceptional client experience with every interaction
What We're Looking For
Veterinary Assistant
- Previous experience in a veterinary hospital preferred
- Passion for animal care and client service
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Veterinary Technician
- Credentialed (LVT, RVT, CVT) preferred but experienced non-credentialed technicians are encouraged to apply
- Proficiency with patient care, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory procedures, radiology, and surgical assistance preferred
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Commitment to delivering high-quality medicine and exceptional client care
Benefits
Eligible full-time team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Continuing education opportunities
- Professional development programs
- Employee pet care discounts
- Career advancement opportunities
Invest in your Career
We're committed to helping you build a long-term veterinary career—not just find your next job. Through our structured career development programs, Veterinary Assistants, Veterinary Technicians, and Client Service Representatives have a clear pathway for advancement with tiered skill levels, hands-on learning, mentorship, and defined career progression. Team members also receive access to atDove, an industry-leading veterinary education platform offering hundreds of courses to strengthen clinical skills, client communication, leadership, and professional development. Whether you're just starting your veterinary career or looking to advance to the next level, we'll invest in your growth every step of the way.
Faulkner Animal Hospital has proudly served pets and their families in Lancaster, South Carolina, by providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care in a welcoming environment. Our team is passionate about strengthening the human-animal bond while delivering personalized care for every patient who walks through our doors.
As part of Innovetive Petcare, you'll have the support of a growing network of veterinary professionals while maintaining the close-knit culture of a local hospital.
If you're passionate about helping pets, supporting clients, and working with a team that truly enjoys what they do, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and discover why a career at Faulkner Animal Hospital is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to grow, make an impact, and love where you work.
