Alliance Animal Health·Vance, South Carolina
Key duties involve managing patient care, including restraint, triage, sample collection, diagnostic imaging, and providing nursing care for medical and hospitalized cases. Assistants will also handle surgical preparation, assistance, and anesthetic management while effectively communicating treatment plans to clients.
Company DescriptionSantee Animal Hospital is where compassionate care meets wagging tails, happy purrs, and a whole lot of heart.
We’ve been proudly serving pets and their people in our community for over 20 years, offering everything from routine checkups to advanced medical care — and plenty of treats along the way.
Our team is made up of dedicated veterinarians, licensed technicians, and support staff who treat every patient like family.Monday–Friday: 8 AM – 5 PMAt Santee Animal Hospital, we believe in top-quality medicine delivered with kindness, clear communication, and a smile.
Whether it’s a wellness visit, an unexpected illness, or just a nail trim, we’re here to make sure tails keep wagging and cats keep purring.Job DescriptionJob duties include, but are not limited to:Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises.
May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.QualificationsWe’re looking for:An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 2-years experience preferred.Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong CommunicatorMust be able to properly restrain pets.Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.Additional InformationPay Range:$15-$18/hr depending on experience We offer our staff:Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL EmployeesPaid Bereavement ProgramPaid Parental Leave ProgramCompetitive CompensationContinuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology ProgramCareer Development OpportunitiesReferral Bonus Program for most positions!Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e.
Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.
Candidates should possess a minimum of two years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant and demonstrate qualities such as compassion, calmness, teamwork, multi-tasking, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in sample collection, medical history taking, lab processing, and anesthesia monitoring is considered a bonus.
Market context
In South Carolina, veterinary assistant roles are commonly driven by ongoing demand in clinics that need support with patient handling, sample collection, lab processing, and anesthesia monitoring. These jobs are competitive when candidates bring at least two years of experience, calm teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy setting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then match your experience in medical history taking and lab support directly to the posting before applying.