Urgent Care CVT — Lead, Triage & Critical Care

Mission Pet Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Teladoc access

Discounted veterinary care for pets

Job summary

Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join a fast-paced facility offering walk-in urgent care, wellness and preventive services, and integrative treatment options. Our team emphasizes compassionate, high-quality patient care and collaboration with internal specialists.

You will support triage, anesthesia monitoring, critical care, and complex workflows while engaging with pet owners and the local community.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program and a current state license in good standing.
• 1 year of veterinary experience preferred; urgent care or emergency experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Triage, stabilization, patient monitoring, and critical care under veterinarian supervision.
• Explain treatments and discharge instructions to pet owners.
• Lead and support the team to ensure smooth workflow.
• Accurate record-keeping for patient handoffs and case management.

Skills

Triage

Stabilization

Monitoring

Critical care

Education

AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program

Tools

Emergency equipment

Job description

Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join a fast-paced facility offering walk-in urgent care, wellness and preventive services, and integrative treatment options. Our team emphasizes compassionate, high-quality patient care and collaboration with internal specialists.

You will support triage, anesthesia monitoring, critical care, and complex workflows while engaging with pet owners and the local community.