ER Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal Health; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave Program

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Additional Benefits May Also Be Added

Job summary

PriorityPet Urgent Care in Aiken, SC is hiring an experienced veterinary technician to join a brand-new hospital. Responsibilities include triage, lab work, imaging, anesthesia, and surgery assistance, with emphasis on client communication and patient welfare.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of professional experience in veterinary care, with SC license preferred. Weekend shifts and a fast-paced environment are expected.

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary technician with at least 3 years of professional practice.
• ER/Urgent Care experience preferred but not required.
• Active SC veterinary license preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Restrain animals safely and triage incoming patients.
• Collect and analyze lab samples and assist with diagnostics.
• Assist with imaging, anesthesia, surgery prep and monitoring.
• Communicate treatment plans effectively with clients.
• Maintain medical records and hospital operations.

Skills

Experienced Vet Tech

3+ years exp

ER/Urgent Care exp

Education

SC Licensed Veterinary Technician

Job description

Are you looking for a meaningful veterinary career where you can make a real difference- not just for pets and their families, but also in a workplace that truly supports you?

PriorityPet Urgent Careis excited to welcome the community to our brand new, state-of-the-art hospital in Aiken! We are open every day from 12 noon until 10 pmto provide accessible urgent care for pets when they need it most.

Our mission is simple: to provide high-quality, easy-to-access veterinary care with a promise that exceptional pet care is our highest priority. But we also believe that the best care starts with a healthy, positive work environment!That’s why we’re building a team that values:

We’re looking for individuals who are not only passionate about veterinary medicine but are also committed to nurturing apositive, respectful, and inclusive culturewhere everyone can thrive.

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

• Anexperiencedveterinary technician with3+ yearsprofessional experiencerequired, previous ER / Urgent Care experienceis ideal.
  • A registered veterinary technician with an active license in SCwould be heavilypreferred, but is not required.
• Consistent punctuality and reliability in adherence to scheduled shifts.
• Availability to work some weekend shifts.
• 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

Pay Range: $22 - $25/hr. depending on level of experience.

We offer our staff:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• 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/

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