Credentialed Veterinary Technician OR Veterinary Assistant - Cherokee Trail Veterinary Hospital

Overview

Grow your veterinary career with a team that puts people, pets, and purpose first! Cherokee Trail Animal Hospital is hiring a Full‑Time Credentialed Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant in the heart of Lexington, South Carolina.

• Compassionate, Full‑Service Care - From wellness exams and advanced diagnostics to surgery and rehab, our well‑equipped hospital empowers you to deliver comprehensive, high‑quality medicine alongside a skilled, dedicated team.
• Strong Team Culture - A supportive, collaborative group that values clear communication, mutual respect, and personal and professional growth.
• Rooted in Community - Strong relationships with pets and their people throughout Lexington, serving neighbors with integrity, heart, and medical excellence.

• A Credentialed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT) or experienced Veterinary Assistant with a passion for patient care and a strong technical skillset.
• Comfortable assisting in surgery, monitoring anesthesia, and supporting dental cleanings including scaling and polishing.
• Skilled in placing catheters, drawing blood, collecting urine samples, and performing diagnostics.
• A great communicator who thrives in fast‑paced, team‑oriented environments.
• Passionate about client education and forming trusting relationships with pet parents.
• Eager to contribute to a hospital that values excellence, empathy, and teamwork.

• Assisting with exams, diagnostics, surgical prep, and procedures.
• Supporting doctors during appointments and treatments.
• Performing dental cleanings and assisting with radiology and lab work.
• Educating clients on preventive care, medications, and at‑home follow‑ups.
• Collaborating with a positive, hard‑working team to ensure top‑notch patient care.
• Helping with additional clinical and non‑clinical duties that keep our hospital running smoothly.

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (some plans include free outpatient mental health care)
• Generous CE allowance + paid CE time
• Uniform allowance
• Pet care discounts for your personal pets
• PTO, floating holidays, parental leave, and military leave
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (finances to wellness)
• Access to Encore Vet Group’s library of training, CE, and career development resources
• A 401(k) with up to 5% company match

Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special?

Cherokee Trail Animal Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group.

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Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high‑quality medicine.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise. Whether you’re a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love—caring for animals while advancing your career.