Urgent Care Veterinary Technician — Lead & Stabilize

Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care, LLC; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking an Urgent Care Credentialed Veterinary Technician. You will work under veterinarian supervision in a fast-paced emergency setting, performing triage, stabilization, monitoring, and critical care while communicating treatment plans to pet owners.

Requirements include AVMA-accredited program graduation and an active state license; one year of veterinary experience is preferred, with urgent care or emergency background a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technician program and a current state license in good standing.
• Proficiency in emergency procedures, anesthesia monitoring, and critical care nursing.

Responsibilities

• Be a Lifeline for Patients in Crisis: triage, stabilization, patient monitoring, and critical care under supervision.
• Provide clarity in critical moments by explaining treatments and discharge instructions to owners.
• Lead and elevate the team to ensure smooth workflow and collaborative care.

Skills

Emergency procedures

Anesthesia monitoring

Critical care nursing

Education

AVMA-accredited Vet Tech program

Job description

Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking an Urgent Care Credentialed Veterinary Technician. You will work under veterinarian supervision in a fast-paced emergency setting, performing triage, stabilization, monitoring, and critical care while communicating treatment plans to pet owners.

Requirements include AVMA-accredited program graduation and an active state license; one year of veterinary experience is preferred, with urgent care or emergency background a plus.