Veterinary Assistant Rehab

The Charleston Veterinary Referral Center is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our outstanding Rehabilitation team!

Compensation: $19-22/ hr based on experience and skill level

Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm variable

Benefits: Waiting periods may apply -

• Health insurance
• Employer Paid Pet insurance
• Generous paid time off and paid sick time
• Prioritization of work life balance
• 401k planning with employer matching structure
• Tuition reimbursement assistance for those looking to enroll in tech school and obtain LVT
• Financial support to those looking to obtain their VTS certification
• Out of state license transfer costs covered by CVRC, relocation assistance available when applicable
• CE Benefits
• And more!

General Purpose: 

The Rehab Veterinary Assistant is responsible for assisting the veterinary rehab technicians, and other clinic staff with the daily operations of veterinary practice. They are an important part of CVRC and ensure the hospital runs smoothly and that patients receive the care and attention they need while in our care. This position is primarily animal husbandry care.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Learning skills and knowledge for gentle and safe patient (canine & feline) restraint for exams and assisting with patient treatments.
• Attention to detail pertaining to patient behavior, movement/posture abnormalities, signs of pain, signs of fatigue, cleanliness and tidiness of workspace- to maintain a safe space to work, no trip hazards, room to navigate around, keeping patients separate from one another, disinfecting treatment area and equipment between each patient visit.
• Patience and learned understanding with debilitated patients and ability to assist non-ambulatory patients utilizing assistive devices.
• Set up equipment (TENS, ESWT, Stance Analyzer, etc.) and assist with those procedures
• Participate in carrying out patient treatment plans (including laser therapy and underwater treadmill work) walk and feed patients, obtain baseline physical parameters such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and weight
• Stocking of medical supplies, laundry, and cleaning in rehab and various areas of the hospital, as needed

Qualifications:

• Veterinary experience preferred, but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, time management skills, proven ability to meet deadlines, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude to maintain a professional and encouraging team culture.
• Must have the ability to respond quickly in urgent situations using all senses. During the normal workday, employee may occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages a plus

CVRC, located in beautiful Charleston, SC, is one of the few VECCS Level 1 certified facilities in South Carolina! Our emergency center is staffed 24/7/365 to always support our community. Specialty services offered at CVRC include critical care, cardiology, internal medicine, medical oncology (radiation oncology coming soon!), anesthesia, neurology & neurosurgery, rehabilitation, soft tissue & orthopedic surgery. Our hospital is a newly renovated 32,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility and houses MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and digital radiographs for advanced diagnostic imaging.

We have worked hard to create an inclusive environment where our team can work collaboratively and support one another in successes big and small. Come experience state of the art veterinary medicine with opportunities to build your professionals skills through compassion, integrity, and trusting relationships with every client and patient that walks through our doors each day.

It’s a calling and we are on a mission to save lives. Apply now to join our team!

www.charlestonvrc.com/

Charleston, SC

We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.
Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.