PawMed Veterinary Urgent Care Summerville is defined by its commitment to providing convenient, high-quality medical attention to pets when they need it most. Since 2020, we have specialized in bridging the gap between general practice and the emergency room, ensuring that your patients get necessary care quickly. Our mission is validated by the local community, as reflected in our excellent 4.7-star Google rating. We offer a highly valued medical service that eases the burden on regional critical care hospitals while serving pet owners seven days a week, with walk-ins always welcome. When you join our compassionate and skilled team in Summerville, you are joining a highly respected practice where you can do your best work. We understand that support is crucial for professional development. You will be an integrated part of a veterinary network that actively supports the professional goals of its teammates. Our culture is focused on ensuring every teammate has the resources necessary to succeed and advance their skills in urgent care medicine. We offer specific pathways and programs designed to help all teammates grow, whether that involves pursuing technician credentialing, advancing into leadership roles, or benefiting from ongoing mentorship and educational opportunities. You can rely on the consistency and stability of a practice that values every person’s contribution to patient care. The medicine practiced at PawMed Veterinary Urgent Care is focused, fast-paced, and critically important to the health of the Lowcountry pet population. Our urgent care doctors have realized that most pets waiting in the emergency room do not require full critical care but rather convenient, quick attention. You will be utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment protocols specific to acute medical needs. Our dedicated urgent care model allows you to focus purely on non-critical emergency cases, managing illness and injury in a structured environment. We proudly leverage platforms like rVetLink to ensure streamlined communications and coordinated specialty care, guaranteeing that you have the medical resources necessary to make the best decisions for every patient. Summerville, South Carolina, known as The Flower Town in the Pines, offers an exceptional quality of life just outside the vibrant city of Charleston. You will be practicing in a growing, family-friendly community that retains a strong sense of historic charm while providing access to the rich cultural and natural amenities of the Lowcountry. This location allows you to enjoy a highly desirable coastal environment where your professional contributions to the health of the local pet community are deeply valued and appreciated.

PawMed Urgent Care – Licensed Veterinary Technician Opportunity

Facility Overview

• Locations: Charleston and Summerville
• Website: PawMed Urgent Care
• Tentative schedule: 3 twelve-hour shifts per week
• Pay range: $20–$30/hour
• Sign On Bonus: - $1000

Team Structure

• Typical shift staffing includes:
  • 1 doctor
  • 2 nurses
  • 1 receptionist
• Walk-ins are welcomed
• Current medical team consists of:
  • 4 full-time doctors
  • 2 relief doctors
  • 1 part-time doctor
• Recently hired a doctor with a strong surgical interest, including fracture repairs and pyometra cases, with plans to expand surgical offerings

Patient Load & Services

• Average of 15–20 cases per day, with higher volume on weekends
• Focus on urgent and acute care cases
• Wellness services are being incorporated as urgent care case loads have slowed
• Technician responsibilities include:
  • Triage
  • Blood draws
  • X-rays
  • Animal restraint
  • Strong technical/procedural skills

Culture

• Positive team environment
• Collaborative and supportive staff culture

Your Impact as an Urgent Care Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Note: The Credentailed Veterinary Technician title is used in various states based on state-specific licensing and credentialing requirements. Responsibilities may vary depending on the hospital and/or state and will be outlined by the state’s Veterinary Practice Act and/or the responsible veterinarian, where applicable.

• Be a Lifeline for Patients in Crisis: You'll be on the front lines, utilizing your full skillset in triage, stabilization, patient monitoring, and critical care under veterinarian supervision.
• Provide Clarity in Critical Moments: You'll be a vital and calming link for pet owners, clearly explaining treatments, reviewing discharge instructions, and providing reassurance during stressful times.
• Lead and Elevate Your Team: In a fast-paced setting, you'll guide and support your colleagues, ensuring a smooth workflow and fostering a focused, collaborative atmosphere.
• Ensure Seamless Care: Your clear and accurate record-keeping in a fast-paced environment will be crucial for patient handoffs, case management, and effective team communication.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• A calm, efficient, and decisive approach, especially during medical emergencies.
• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program and a current state license in good standing.
• Proficiency in a range of technical skills, with a strong aptitude for emergency procedures, anesthesia monitoring, and critical care nursing.
• Confidence in handling animals of all temperaments and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for working collaboratively under pressure.
• One year of experience in a veterinary setting is preferred; urgent care or emergency experience is a plus!

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the stability of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Note: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you at every stage. Eligibility for specific benefits varies based on your role and hours worked.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. We are proud to be recognized as a 2025 "Most Loved Workplace," ranked #2 in America's Top 100 and #1 in veterinary care.