Experienced Veterinary Assistant / LVT

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Experienced Veterinary Assistant / LVT

Faulkner Animal Hospital – Lancaster, SC

Faulkner Animal Hospital in Lancaster, South Carolina is hiring an Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)!

If you’re passionate about animal care, thrive in a fast-paced clinic, and want to be part of a supportive veterinary team, we’d love to meet you.

Why Join Faulkner Animal Hospital?

We’re a trusted, community-focused veterinary clinic committed to compassionate medicine, teamwork, and professional growth. Our ideal candidate is experienced, confident in patient handling, and ready to contribute to a positive, high-standard medical environment.

Assist veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, and treatments

Safely restrain and handle dogs and cats during procedures

Obtain and document patient histories and vital signs (TPR, weight, etc.)

Prepare patients for surgery and assist in anesthesia monitoring and recovery

Perform blood draws and support laboratory diagnostics

Maintain treatment areas, equipment, and a clean clinical environment

Educate clients on medications, post-care, and preventive services

Support inventory, pharmacy, and general hospital functions

Previous veterinary assistant or veterinary technician experience required

Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) preferred

Strong animal handling and restraint skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary clinic setting

Excellent communication and client service skills

Team-oriented, reliable, and detail-focused

Competitive pay based on experience

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Opportunities for growth and continuing education

Benefits for eligible employees

Positive work culture focused on respect, teamwork, and work–life balance

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include :

• Assist veterinarians with exams, diagnostics, and treatments
• Safely restrain and handle dogs and cats during procedures
• Obtain and document patient histories and vital signs (TPR, weight, etc.)
• Prepare patients for surgery and assist in anesthesia monitoring and recovery
• Perform blood draws and support laboratory diagnostics
• Maintain treatment areas, equipment, and a clean clinical environment
• Educate clients on medications, post-care, and preventive services
• Support inventory, pharmacy, and general hospital functions

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Benefits

Innovetive Petcare owns and operates veterinary practices across the country. Our clinics benefit from our tools, resources, and a dedicated support team to help veterinary practices prosper and grow. We run a successful business so our veterinarians can focus on providing exceptional patient care. We want our veterinarians and staff to enjoy a better work-life balance, a strong, supportive community, and ongoing training and career development.

At Innovetive Petcare, it all begins with an unparalleled team. From the veterinarians, veterinary technicians, practice managers, and administrative staff at our clinics to the driven support team in our home office, our team is passionate about pet health. We are a culture-first company, working to redefine the veterinary lifestyle to allow professionals to advance through their veterinary medicine careers without burning out. We don’t just talk about it; we live it!

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Innovetive Petcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify.  We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.