Veterinary Assistant

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Bakerstown (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuing education allowance

Tuition support and sponsorships

License reimbursement

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Job summary

VCA Bakerstown Animal Hospitals is seeking an experienced Credentialed Veterinary Technician to join our medical team. We are AHAA accredited, Cat Friendly and Fear Free Certified, located just outside Pittsburgh, PA.

The role is full-time with a pay range of $15-$24 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package. You will support the doctor and technician teams to deliver progressive medicine with compassion, maintain a low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients, and contribute to our

Qualifications

• Credentialed veterinary technician preferred.
• Experience in a fast-paced veterinary hospital is desirable.
• Ability to provide compassionate care to patients and support to clients.

Responsibilities

• Surgical preparation and assisting.
• Dentistry procedures support.
• Radiology imaging.
• Laboratory work and sample handling.
• Venipuncture and catheter placement.
• Pharmacy support and medication handling.
• Patient recovery and monitoring.
• Compassionate care of hospitalized animals.

Skills

Surgical prep/assisting

Dentistry

Radiology

Laboratory work

Venipuncture

Catheter placement

Pharmacy

Patient recovery

Compassionate patient care

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Tools

Radiography equipment

Lab equipment

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 outside 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!

The pay range for this position is $15-$24/hr

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.

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

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

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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.