Internal Medicine Vet Tech – Lead, Learn & Grow

MassVet; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trupanion pet insurance

Continuing education allowance

BluePearl University access

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave Benefits

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays

Health Savings Account

Flexible Savings Account

Annual Scrub Allowance

Referral Bonus Program

State licensure reimbursements

VTNE reimbursements

VTS benefits

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Pittsburgh seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician for its Internal Medicine department. The role includes anesthesia, radiography, phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, and client communication.

Four 10-hour shifts with rotating Saturdays and shift differentials for nights and weekends are offered. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician in good standing.
• Experience in internal medicine preferred.
• Ability to perform anesthesia and radiography.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between internists and clients regarding histories, care instructions, lab results, and updates.
• Perform anesthesia and sedation for CT, Endoscopy, and ultrasound-guided procedures.
• Perform digital radiography with sedation and restraint/positioning.
• Calculate medical math and administer medications.
• Place intravenous catheters and perform phlebotomy.
• Assist with endoscopic procedures and maintain equipment.
• Discharge patients with client education on insulin, SQ fluids, and feeding tube demonstrations.
• Support diagnostic and therapeutic procedures (joint taps, centesis, marrow biopsies, biopsies).
• Learn to place and maintain feeding tubes and central lines.
• Mentor and train coworkers; address client concerns with empathy.

Skills

Licensed Vet Tech

Anesthesia

Radiography

Phlebotomy

Endoscopy assistance

IV catheter placement

Mentoring

Client communication

Education

Licensed Veterinary Technician license

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in Pittsburgh seeks a Licensed Veterinary Technician for its Internal Medicine department. The role includes anesthesia, radiography, phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, and client communication.

Four 10-hour shifts with rotating Saturdays and shift differentials for nights and weekends are offered. Candidates with VTS credentialing are eligible for compensation commensurate with experience.