Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Bakerstown (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation & sick days

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Bakerstown Animal Hospitals is seeking an experienced Veterinary Technician to join our AHAA-accredited, Cat Friendly and Fear Free certified team near Pittsburgh, PA. The ideal candidate will support doctors and technicians across dentistry, radiology, lab work, venipuncture, and anesthesia preparation to deliver high-quality patient care.

We offer advancement, CE opportunities, generous benefits, and a supportive community focused on staff happiness and patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Surgical assistance and patient care experience.
• Proficiency in dental procedures, imaging, and lab work.
• Ability to venipose, place catheters, and manage medications.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctors and technicians in daily procedures.
• Maintain low-stress environment for clients and patients.
• Support patient care from admission to discharge.

Skills

Surgical preparation

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate care

Job description

Seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant Full Time!

At VCA Bakerstown Animal Hospitals, we are looking for an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our medical team! Our AHAA accredited, Cat Friendly and Fear Free Certified hospital is located just out side of Pittsburgh, PA. Our team has a shared devotion to providing progressive medicine with compassion as a driving force and we are eager to welcome a like-minded individual!

Why join the VCA Bakerstown?

We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We support a work environment where you can focus on your career, your happiness, and the patients you serve. Below are some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team!

Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community

• Leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Opportunities to give back through strong shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Continuing education allowance
• Tuition support and sponsorships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous pet care discounts
• Life, long and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation (2 weeks to start) and sick time
• 401(k)
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Bakerstown team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient.

The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Dentistry
• Radiology
• Laboratory work
• Venipuncture
• Catheter placement
• Pharmacy
• Patient recovery
• Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Benefits

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com