Experienced Veterinary Technician (LVT)

VCA Animal Hospitals; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a well-established veterinary practice that values your skills and personality! This role offers the opportunity to support both technicians and doctors in providing exceptional care to pets. With a focus on continuing education and career development, you will thrive in a supportive environment that encourages growth and community involvement. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with competitive wages and pet care discounts. If you're passionate about animal care and want to make a difference, apply today!

Benefits

Continuing education allowance

Tuition support

Veterinary Technician license reimbursement

Free mental health subscriptions

Referral bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet care discounts

Paid parental leave

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Support technician and doctor teams in a low-stress environment.
• Earn confidence of pet parents through outstanding client service.

Responsibilities

• Create a positive environment for clients and patients.
• Assist in surgeries and monitor anesthesia.

Skills

Patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical assistance

Dental procedures

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Education

Veterinary Technician license

Job description

Join the VCA Allen Park Team!

Location: 5401 Allen Rd, Allen Park, Michigan 48101

Located near Detroit, Michigan, VCA Allen Park is a busy 3-doctor AAHA accredited practice just south of Detroit. We offer primary care, boarding, surgery, and dental services to our canine and feline patients, as well as general services to other small mammals.

Learn more about our hospital on our website: https://vcahospitals.com/allen-park

At VCA animal hospitals, we are looking to add full-time team members to our hospital! We value each person’s individual skill and personality, creating a unique culture. We are excited to learn more about you!

Why Join the VCA Allen Park team?

We are passionate about supporting veterinary assistants and are committed to your continuing education and career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals encouraging exploration of the veterinary assistant career. We value equity, inclusion, and diversity, striving to be a place where talented individuals want to work, stay, and excel. We support a work environment focused on your career, happiness, and patient care. Benefits include:

• Access to the resources of a large veterinary community
• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Community involvement through shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pet care discounts
• Life, disability insurance
• Paid parental leave, vacation, and sick days
• 401(k) plan
• Full-time and part-time positions available

Why We Want You!

As a VCA team member, you will support our technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress environment for clients and patients. Your goal is to earn the confidence of pet parents through outstanding client service, enabling us to provide exceptional patient care. Your skills will include:

• Patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Surgical assistance and preparation
• Dental procedures
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care for hospitalized animals

Apply today! If you are a current associate, please apply through our internal career site via Workday by clicking on the Jobs Hub app or searching for Browse Jobs.

Benefits include competitive pay and a comprehensive package with medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), pet discounts, and more. This description provides a general overview; management reserves the right to revise duties as needed. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled. For our full EEO statement, visit vcacareers.com.