ER Veterinary Technician

PriorityPet Urgent Care of Aiken•Aiken, SC

16h•Onsite

About The Position

PriorityPet Urgent Care is seeking a dedicated ER Veterinary Technician for our brand new, state-of-the-art hospital in Aiken. We provide accessible urgent care for pets every day from 12 noon until 10 pm. Our mission is to offer high-quality, easy-to-access veterinary care with exceptional pet care as our highest priority. We foster a positive work environment that values collaboration, support, and well-being alongside excellence. We are looking for individuals passionate about veterinary medicine and committed to a positive, respectful, and inclusive culture.

Requirements

3+ years professional experience 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

Nice To Haves

Previous ER / Urgent Care experience is ideal
A registered veterinary technician with an active license in SC would be heavily preferred

Responsibilities

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
Anesthetic management

Benefits

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
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
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)