ER Veterinary Technician

Alliance Animal; Aiken, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time

Bereavement

Parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Pet discounts

Job summary

Alliance Animal in Aiken, SC, seeks an experienced veterinary technician for our new PriorityPet Urgent Care hospital. The role involves restraint, triage, lab work, imaging, anesthesia, and client communication in a fast-paced urgent care setting.

Requirements include 3+ years in veterinary practice, with ER/urgent care background preferred. SC license is heavily preferred but not required. Weekend shifts and a strong commitment to animal welfare are expected.

Qualifications

• Experienced veterinary technician with 3+ years of professional experience, ER/urgent care experience preferred.
• SC license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, and lab sample collection/analysis.
• Diagnostic imaging, anesthesia administration, and surgical preparation/assistance.
• Manage medical and hospitalized cases with varying stability; communicate treatment plans to clients.

Skills

Veterinary technician

Emergency/urgent care

Radiography

Anesthesia management

Client communication

Education

SC Veterinary Technician License

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 ourbrand new, state-of-the-arthospital 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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