Job Description

Description

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

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

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO) Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision insurance Employee discounts Flexible schedules 401K with company match Career development and training

About Faulkner Animal Hospital

Faulkner Animal Hospital is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate. Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Faulkner Animal Hospital 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.