Overview
Veterinary Assistant Rehab Jobs in Charleston, USA at Ethos Veterinary Health
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, 7 am‑6 pm variable
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Employer‑paid pet insurance
- Generous paid time off and paid sick time
- Prioritization of work‑life balance
- 401(k) planning with employer matching
- Tuition reimbursement for tech school and LVT
- Financial support for VTS certification
- Out‑of‑state license transfer costs covered; relocation assistance available
- Continuing education benefits
- And more!
General
Purpose:
The Rehab Veterinary Assistant assists the veterinary rehab technicians and other clinic staff with the daily operations of the veterinary practice, ensuring the hospital runs smoothly and patients receive the care and attention they need while in our care. This position is primarily animal husbandry care.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Learn gentle and safe patient (canine & feline) restraint for exams and treatments.
- Maintain attention to detail regarding patient behavior, movement/posture abnormalities, signs of pain, fatigue, and workspace cleanliness to ensure a safe environment.
- Demonstrate patience and understanding with debilitated patients and assist non‑ambulatory patients using 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.
- Stock medical supplies, handle laundry, and clean rehab and various hospital areas as needed.
Qualifications:
- Veterinary experience preferred, but not required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and time‑management skills; proven ability to meet deadlines and strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate; act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude to maintain a professional and encouraging team culture.
- Must be able to respond quickly in urgent situations using all senses; may occasionally lift and/or push/pull up to 50 pounds during the normal workday.
- Fluent English (speaking & reading) is required; fluency in multiple languages is a plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Location:
Charleston, SC
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Title: Veterinary Assistant Rehab
Company: Ethos Veterinary Health
Location: Charleston, USA
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