Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company  ?

Pet discounts

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

VCA Met Vet West Animal Hospital in Robinson Township, PA is seeking a full-time CVT to join our AAHA-accredited team. This role offers a balance of general practice and limited ER to expand clinical knowledge in a fast-paced setting.

Flexibility and rotating weekends are required to ensure continuous patient care and client support. The successful candidate will bring certification as a veterinary technician and a passion for medicine, teamwork, and exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• CVT credential required or current eligibility for CVT credential.
• Experience with veterinary clinical procedures is preferred.
• Strong clinical and communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and administer basic patient care.
• Assist with radiology, anesthesia monitoring and surgical procedures.
• Maintain patient records and assist in clinical exams and recovery.

Skills

Venipuncture

Radiology

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assisting

Dentistry

Lab work

Pharmacy

Patient care

Catheter placement

Education

CVT Certification

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Technician!

VCA Met Vet West Animal Hospital is seeking a F/T CVT to join our AAHA accredited animal hospital in Robinson Township. Our practice offers a great balance between general practice and limited ER services to expand your knowledge while working in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will share our passion for medicine, while being dedicated to creating and maintaining a healthy work environment. We are looking for team members who are willing to work hard while using critical thinking skills to help create an excellent workplace, and provide top notch care for our patients and clients. The position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to work rotating weekends.

Why We Need You

As a member of the VCA Met Vet team, your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent-by delivering an outstanding client experience-so they will partner with us for the lifelong care of their companion animals.

You've worked hard for your credentialing and we want you to use the knowledge that you've invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Venipuncture
• catheter placement
• radiology
• anesthesia monitoring
• physical examinations and patient assessment
• surgical preparation and assisting
• dentistry
• laboratory work
• pharmacy
• patient recovery
• compassionate care for our hospitalized patients

Why VCA

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve.

Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Career Support

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more

Health & Well Being

• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Growing network of onsite social workers

Other Perks

• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication

The salary range for this position is $ 17.43 - $26.14 / hour

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.