ER Veterinary Technician

PriorityPet Aiken; Aiken (SC); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bereavement program

Parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Personal pet discounts

Job summary

PriorityPet Urgent Care in Aiken, SC is seeking an experienced veterinary technician to join our new, state-of-the-art hospital. You will perform animal restraint, triage, laboratory analysis, radiography, nursing care, anesthesia management, and surgical assistance, while communicating treatment plans to clients.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience, a valid SC license or eligibility, and a passion for high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional veterinary technician experience required.
• ER/urgent care experience preferred.
• Active SC veterinary license preferred but not required.
• Excellent client communication and medical records management.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint and triage of incoming patients.
• Collection and analysis of lab samples.
• Diagnostic imaging and radiography positioning/capture.
• Nursing care, anesthesia administration, and surgical preparation/assistance.
• Communicate treatment plans to clients.
• Maintain safety and infection control practices.

Skills

Veterinary technician

ER experience

Urgent care experience

SC license preferred

Tools

Radiography

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

• experienced veterinary technician with3+ years professional 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.