Technician Assistant / Patient Care Attendant, Surgery Department

VCA Animal Hospitals; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate and supportive team at an exciting veterinary hospital! As a Surgery Veterinary Technician Assistant, you'll work in a dynamic environment, assisting with surgical procedures and patient care. Enjoy a culture that values teamwork, kindness, and professionalism, where your contributions make a real difference. With competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, and pet discounts, this is an excellent opportunity for those who love animals and want to grow in their careers. If you're ready to be part of a family-like team, apply today!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Pet Discounts

Flexible Scheduling

Team Activities

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgery suite setup and turnover.
• Provide patient care including radiographs and post-op care.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterility in surgical areas.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Decision-Making Skills

Multi-tasking

Compassionate Patient Care

Organizational Skills

Detail-Oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hospital Equipment

Job description

Do you love animals and want to work at an exciting veterinary hospital? If so, then VCA Northview Animal Hospital Specialty Referral Center is the right place for you! We are currently looking for enthusiastic Technician Assistants to join our team. We are a thriving AAHA accredited general medicine and multi-specialty hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and expand your knowledge while working in a fast-paced environment.

VCA Northview Animal Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic veterinary technician assistant to join our Surgery team full time!

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The successful candidates must be friendly, outgoing, “people-oriented” and have above average communication skills. Candidates will have the ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment, be well-groomed, organized, detail-oriented, able to take direction, handle patients compassionately and safely. Excellent telephone and computer skills are necessary. Candidates must possess sound decision-making skills and be able to multi-task.

What Makes Us Unique?

We are a multi-specialty and general medicine practice, with a small family feel. We have built a culture of support and kindness and truly work together as a team. Our hospital departments include Surgery, Internal Medicine, General Practice and Wellness care, as well as Rehabilitation patients. We truly enjoy working with each other!

Surgery Veterinary Technician Assistant Duties:

• Surgery suite setup and turnover
• Sterile prep of surgical site
• Ensuring surgeon has necessary surgical instruments and equipment
• Assisting technicians with induction and recovery of patients
• Assist technicians with patient care including radiographs, patient prep, post-op care, blood draws, vitals
• Sterile preparation and organization of surgical instruments
• Ensure surgery prep area is clean and sterile
• Kennel and laundry duties

Other General Duties include but are not limited to:

• Client Service
• Assist with Record Keeping
• Assist with Radiology
• Understand principles of disinfection and sterilization
• Housekeeping/Maintenance
• Assist with Animal Restraint

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. several times per day
• Must be able to walk, bend, stand and reach during a minimum 8-hour day
• Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate medical records
• Understand written and spoken directions
• Fine motor skills for using hospital equipment
• Work long or irregular hours under pressure
• Dependable attendance
• Work some evenings, weekends and holidays

Education and Experience:

High school diploma. Experience working with the public is preferred. Previous work experience in a veterinary hospital is a plus but not required.

Schedule:

Full-time Tuesday-Thursday, 12-hour shifts with flexibility to change to Mon-Thur, four 10-hour shifts in the future. No weekends or holidays.

The Culture at VCA Northview

We are passionate about our team’s health and wellness and foster a culture of support, kindness, and teamwork. Our departments include Surgery, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Wellness, and Rehabilitation. We enjoy working together and maintaining a positive environment.

We celebrate our team with pot luck lunches, holiday activities, notes of kindness, Starbucks runs, and occasional treats. We value professionalism, humor, and compassion in our work environment. If you want to be part of a team that feels like family, apply today! We look forward to hearing from you.

The position description provides a general overview of duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to revise tasks as needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a full EEO statement, visit our career page at vcacareers.com.

If you are a current associate, apply through our internal career site via Workday or the Jobs Hub app.

Benefits include competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), pet discounts, and more.