ER Veterinary Technician

PriorityPet Urgent Care of Aiken; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental

Vision & liability insurance

401k & 401K matching

Life & supplemental insurance

HSA & FSA

Career Development Opportunities

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

PriorityPet Urgent Care of Aiken is hiring a Veterinary Technician to support fast-paced, urgent care cases. You’ll assist in triage, collect and analyze lab samples, perform radiographs, assist anesthesia, and provide nursing care for hospitalized patients while communicating treatment plans to clients.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of professional experience; RVT registration is preferred but not required. We offer comprehensive benefits, CE allowance, and ongoing hands-on training.

Qualifications

• 1+ year professional experience required.
• Experience in ER/Urgent Care preferred but not required.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patients and support anesthesia and surgical monitoring.
• Collect and analyze lab samples; assist radiography and imaging.
• Provide nursing care for hospitalized cases and communicate treatment plans to clients.
• Maintain safe, low-stress restraint methods and hospital operations.

Skills

Animal restraint

Medical record management

Radiography positioning

Anesthesia administration

Client communication

Punctuality reliability

Shift flexibility (weekends/overnights

Education

AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program

Registered Veterinary Technician (preferred)

Tools

Radiography equipment

Lab analysis equipment

Job description

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for

• A an experienced Veterinary Technician with 1+ year professional experience required.
  • A Registered Veterinary Technician would be preferred, but is not required for this position.
• Previous ER / Urgent Care experience is preferred, but not required.
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
• Availability to work weekends and overnights is required.
• Excellent client communication and medical record management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of veterinary procedures, preventative care, and hospital operations.
• Expertise in safe and low-stress animal restraint techniques.
• Proficiency in various sample collection methods, including blood, urine, fecal, and skin specimens.
• Experience in radiographic positioning and image capture.
• Experience in anesthesia administration and surgical monitoring.
• Commitment to professional ethics and continuous learning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to animal-related hazards.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of technical expertise and unwavering commitment to animal welfare in a dynamic veterinary setting.

Additional Information

We offer our staff

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applicable to licensed employees)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses, etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/