Veterinary Assistant​/Technician

Department: Veterinary Assistants

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Lancaster, South Carolina

Compensation: $15.00 - $22.00 / hour

Where Compassion Meets Community

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 wants to contribute to a collaborative small animal practice while continuing to build their skills.

Whether you're an experienced veterinary technician or an assistant looking for an opportunity to grow, you'll work alongside a supportive team that values quality patient care, teamwork, and professional development.

• Flexible part-time schedule with consistent weekday opportunities
• Supportive, team-first culture where every team member matters
• Opportunity to expand your clinical and technical skills
• Work alongside experienced veterinarians and veterinary professionals
• Modern equipment and quality medicine
• Hands-on learning and mentorship
• Career development opportunities within our hospital and Innovetive Petcare network
• A close-knit, community-focused practice serving Lancaster, SC

Schedule:
Part-time | Mondays and Wednesdays + occasional weekends, holidays, and school breaks

Compensation: $15–$22/hour, based on experience

• Assist veterinarians with appointments, diagnostics, and treatments
• Provide safe, compassionate patient restraint and handling
• Obtain patient histories and document medical records
• Prepare exam rooms and treatment areas
• Collect laboratory samples and assist with in-house diagnostics
• Administer medications and treatments as directed
• Assist with surgery, dentistry, anesthesia, and patient recovery
• Monitor hospitalized patients and communicate changes to the medical team
• Educate clients on medications, preventative care, and discharge instructions
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient hospital
• Support an exceptional experience for every client and patient

We’re looking for someone who brings clinical confidence, dependability, and a genuine passion for patient and client care. Veterinary medicine is hands-on and fast-paced, so you’ll need to be comfortable balancing patient care, teamwork, and hospital priorities.

You’ll be a strong fit if you are:

• Experienced in or interested in small animal veterinary medicine
• Confident with patient restraint, handling, and clinical support
• Organized, dependable, and able to prioritize in a busy hospital
• A strong communicator and collaborative teammate
• Comfortable working independently while knowing when to ask for support
• Committed to compassionate, low-stress patient care
• Eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a positive hospital culture

Veterinary Technicians with LVT, RVT, or CVT credentials are encouraged to apply; experienced non-credentialed technicians are also welcome.

Experience with
laboratory diagnostics, radiology, dentistry, surgery, or anesthesia monitoring is a plus.

This is an active, hands‑on role requiring the ability to lift and restrain animals up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and frequently bend, kneel, reach, and move throughout the hospital. Team members should be comfortable safely handling animals of varying sizes and temperaments, including fearful or fractious patients, and working around animal dander, bodily fluids, cleaning products, medications, and other veterinary hospital materials while following appropriate safety, sanitation, and PPE protocols.

Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

This part‑time opportunity is designed to provide…