💰 ~$31k–$46k/yrFull-TimeGrowth Opportunities
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.
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.
Why Join Faulkner Animal Hospital?
- 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
What You'll Do
Depending on your experience and training, you may:
- 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
What We're Looking For
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.
Physical & Hospital Environment
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.
A Schedule That Works With You
This part-time opportunity is designed to provide consistent weekday support while offering additional flexibility when hospital needs and your schedule align.
Current scheduling needs include:
- Mondays
- Wednesdays
- Occasional weekends
- Holidays and school breaks, as available
We're happy to discuss scheduling during the interview process and determine how your availability can best support the hospital.
Invest in Your Veterinary Career
Part-time doesn't have to mean standing still. We want every team member to have opportunities to learn, develop, and grow.
Through our career development programs, Veterinary Assistants and Veterinary Technicians have access to hands-on learning, mentorship, skill development, and defined career pathways. Team members can also access atDove, an online veterinary education platform with courses covering clinical skills, patient care, client communication, leadership, and professional development.
About Faulkner Animal Hospital
Faulkner Animal Hospital proudly serves Lancaster, South Carolina, providing compassionate, high-quality care in a welcoming environment. We're passionate about strengthening the human-animal bond while delivering personalized care for every patient and family.
As part of Innovetive Petcare, you'll have access to the resources and career opportunities of a growing veterinary network while still being part of a close-knit local hospital team.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're looking for a part-time Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Technician opportunity in Lancaster, SC where you can contribute, learn, and be part of a team that genuinely cares about its patients and people, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and discover a veterinary career where your skills, schedule, and growth all have a place.
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