Veterinary Assistant

Southern Veterinary Partners • Full-time • Charleston, South Carolina, United States • USD $18 - USD $25 / hour • 2m ago

Bees Ferry Veterinary Hospital in located 20 minutes outside of downtown Charleston, South Carolina and multiple gorgeous beaches. Our 7 DVM, AAHA Accredited hospital is a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats. We utilize electronic medical records (Cornerstone), have both in-house and outside lab diagnostics including urinalysis analyzer, DR x-ray and ultrasound. Here at Bees Ferry our goal is to provide the highest quality care for our clients and patients by listening to their needs, and by giving exceptional client services in a professional and compassionate manner. Our values are WAG - Work Together. Amaze. Grow. We live by these values and expect all teammates to treat each other, clients and patients with a WAG mentality. We will nurture the bond between humans and animals by teaching our clients how to better care for their pets, thus enabling them to live longer, healthier lives. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!

We're Hiring: Full-Time Veterinary Assistant
Location: 3422 Shelby Ray Ct, Charleston, SC 29414
Compensation: $18–$25/hour (based on experience)
https://www.beesferry.com/

Are you passionate about animal care and looking to grow your career in a supportive, fast-paced environment?
Bees Ferry Veterinary Hospital, a growing and AAHA-accredited facility, is seeking a Full-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our compassionate and talented team.

About Us:

At Bees Ferry, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional veterinary care using cutting-edge technology and a collaborative team approach. With six experienced veterinarians and a supportive staff, you'll be part of a practice that truly cares—for pets and each other.

Your Responsibilities:

Proficient in animal restraint
Skilled in venipuncture
Comfortable discussing vaccine protocols (core vs. lifestyle for dogs & cats)
Preferred: Experience in anesthesia monitoring during soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries

What You Bring:

✅ At least 1 year of experience in a veterinary clinic or hospital
A true team player who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Familiarity with Cornerstone software and Idexx in-house lab equipment is a plus!

Why Join Bees Ferry?

‍ Work alongside six experienced veterinarians
Access to advanced tools like ultrasound, EKG, and more
AAHA-accredited = commitment to highest standards of care
Ongoing CE opportunities and room to grow

Apply Now and become a vital part of our mission to care for Charleston’s furry family members!
Let’s do great things together.

Role Responsibilities/Qualifications

Responsibilities

Assist DVMs and credentialed veterinary technicians with appointments, prepping patients for surgery and minor procedures, surgical assisting, and pro-actively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
Restrain animals in a safe, efficient, and caring manner
Obtain accurate vitals, obtain medical histories, and/or note any changes of patient’s condition to DVM
Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytologies
Care and maintenance of all medical equipment including laboratory machines, surgical packs, anesthesia machines, and any other tools that are essential to daily operations
High quality client communication on patient updates and questions

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED certificate
Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts
Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling
Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment and be able to manage stressful situations, and work with others on a team respectfully
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Your Benefits

Pay range of $/hour, based on experience
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Short Term Disability
Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
Teladoc - FREE doctor access 24/7
Discounted Veterinary Care
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
A large network of over 10,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

Vet Tech Pathways
We believe in supporting your journey to becoming a Credentialed Veterinary Technician. For eligible teammates, we cover the costs for you to earn your credentials, opening up numerous career opportunities. Whether you’re interested in deepening your clinical skills, exploring a specialty, or advancing into leadership, our program empowers you to shape your path. With a range of learning and development resources, you can focus on what excites you most, knowing that we’ve got your back every step of the way. Your future is in your hands, and we’re here to help you achieve it. At SVP, your path is yours to create.

About Mission Pet Health

Veterinarian-led. People-focused. Pet-obsessed. That’s Mission Pet Health in a nutshell!

We were founded by veterinarians who believe local practices thrive when autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence lead the way. That belief still guides everything we do—from mentorship to medicine to how we support our teammates.

Driving our award-winning culture are our WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow – which fuel us to drive a tangible, lasting impact for our teams, the communities we serve, and the pets we care for.

So, what’s in it for you at Mission?

Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development
Benefits that buck the norm of the vet med industry
A culture where YOUR well-being comes first

We’re on a mission to be the greatest veterinary company in the world—and we’d love for YOU to be a part of it!

Mission is one of the leading veterinary care organizations in the U.S., formed by the joining together of Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners. Our mission is to provide world-class support to hospital teams on a hyper-local basis. Our Home Office teams manage the back-end side of the business so our hospital teams can focus on what matters most – the medicine and caring for their patients. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of Mission is in our 850+ animal hospitals and 20,000+ teammates across the country. Founded on a deep commitment to clinical and operational excellence, we’ve earned recognition on prestigious workplace ranking lists such as Inc. 5000, U.S. News & World Report, and Newsweek. In fact, in 2024, Newsweek named SVP the #11 Most Loved Workplace in America, marking the company’s third consecutive Top 25 ranking.