Specialty Vet Technician: Surgery Prep & Growth

Ethos Veterinary Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Uniforms provided

CE events

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health’s Avets hospital in Monroeville, PA seeks a Specialty Veterinary Assistant to support multiple departments and surgical prep, with potential future transition to Surgery. You’ll handle patient handling, restraint, lab tasks, and client communications in a dynamic, team-focused environment.

The role requires at least 1 year of animal restraint experience, the ability to lift 25 pounds, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience safely restraining animals in veterinary or shelter setting.
• Ability to stay calm, adaptable, and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with respectful collaboration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and lift at least 25 pounds during a 10-hour shift.
• Fluent English; bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, sanitize, and organize treatment areas, exam rooms, patient housing, and equipment.
• Stock departmental supplies, monitor inventory, and communicate replenishment needs.
• Assist caregivers and doctors with patient handling, restraint, husbandry, and routine care as directed.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing, process samples, and prepare specimens for submission to outside laboratories.
• Prepare patients and care spaces for appointments and procedures, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Support routine client communication, prepare discharge materials, and help coordinate patient care.
• Clean, disinfect, organize, and prepare instruments and equipment, assisting with sterilization as needed.
• Provide flexible support across Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, and Exotics based on departmental needs.
• Cross-train to support the developing Surgery department, including surgical area preparation, instrument processing, and supply stocking.
• Assist with additional duties that support efficient departmental operations and quality patient care.

Skills

Animal restraint

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Teamwork

English fluency

Job description

Ethos Veterinary Health’s Avets hospital in Monroeville, PA seeks a Specialty Veterinary Assistant to support multiple departments and surgical prep, with potential future transition to Surgery. You’ll handle patient handling, restraint, lab tasks, and client communications in a dynamic, team-focused environment.

The role requires at least 1 year of animal restraint experience, the ability to lift 25 pounds, and fluency in English.