Veterinary Assistant

Ethos Veterinary Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

FSA/HSA

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Employee pet benefit discount program

PTO and uniforms

Professional development assistance

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health in Monroeville, PA, is seeking a Veterinary Assistant for Emergency services. The role supports veterinarians, restrains patients, processes samples, and cares for hospitalized patients in a fast-paced hospital setting.

We offer competitive hourly pay based on experience, with night and weekend differentials. Join a state-of-the-art facility outside Pittsburgh, with opportunities for professional growth and hands-on credentialing in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience safely restraining animals in veterinary or animal care settings.
• Fluent in English reading and speaking; other languages a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for client interaction.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to stand, bend, kneel and lift at least 25 pounds during long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in delivering patient care.
• Restrain and handle patients safely during examinations and procedures.
• Collect and process lab samples and assist with diagnostics.
• Monitor and provide basic care for hospitalized patients.
• Maintain clean, sanitary treatment areas and equipment.

Skills

Experience restraining animals

English proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Job description

Veterinary Assistant,Emergency
Location: Monroeville, PA
Schedule:Full-time | 4 Ten Hour Shifts Per Week - Days & Nights Available | Includes One Weekend Shift Per Week | Rotating Holidays
Compensation:Hourly Wage is Dependent On Experience | Applicable Shift Differentials -$4/hr from 7pm-7am on all nights of the week,$2.50/hr weekend shift differential (12am on Friday night/Saturday morning through 12am on Sunday night/Monday morning)

Why Join Avets

For more than 25 years, Avets has been a trusted leader in emergency and specialty veterinary medicine, serving pets and their families across Western Pennsylvania and the tri-state area. Our brand-new, 19,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art hospital was designed to support exceptional patient care, featuring advanced technology including a 16-slice CT, 1.5 Tesla MRI, four surgical suites, a dedicated ICU, and expanded specialty services. You'll work alongside a collaborative team of specialists, emergency clinicians, and dedicated support staff who are committed to clinical excellence, continuous learning, and compassionate care. At Avets, we invest in our people by fostering a respectful, team-focused culture where every role makes a meaningful impact. If you're looking to grow your skills while helping deliver lifesaving care in a cutting-edge environment, you'll find an exceptional career at Avets.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will:

• Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in delivering exceptional patient care.
• Safely restrain and handle patients during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Collect and process laboratory samples while assisting with diagnostic testing.
• Walk, monitor, and provide basic husbandry care for hospitalized patients.
• Clean and disinfect treatment areas, kennels, and equipment to maintain a safe, sanitary hospital environment.
• Restock medical supplies and treatment areas to ensure the hospital is always prepared for patient care.
• Assist with patient transport and provide support wherever needed throughout the hospital.
• Collaborate with a compassionate, team-oriented group dedicated to providing outstanding care for pets and their families.

What Your Bring

• At least 1 year of experience safely restraining animals in a veterinary, shelter, or animal care setting (experience with personal pets does not qualify).
• The ability to remain calm, adaptable, and efficient in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• A positive, team-oriented attitude with a commitment to fostering a respectful and collaborative workplace.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with clients with empathy and compassion.
• The ability to stand, bend, kneel, and lift at least 25 pounds throughout a 10-hour shift.
• Fluent English speaking and reading skills are required; bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus.
• A passion for providing exceptional care to patients while supporting your teammates and delivering an outstanding client experience.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance-Multiple health plan options so that you can choose something that suits your needs best.
• FSA//HSA
• 401(k) +company match
• Employeeassistanceprogram
• Employee pet benefit discount program
• PTO and uniforms
• Professional developmentassistance
• Hands on learning as well as opportunities for credentialing
• Onsite continuing education events as well as virtual learning platforms
• We take extra care of our team by providing a stocked breakroom!

Located just outside Pittsburgh in Monroeville, PA, Avets offers the perfect blend of suburban convenience and easy access to the city's vibrant dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions. The area features affordable housing, highly rated schools, beautiful parks, and miles of hiking and outdoor recreation, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly community or the amenities of a major metropolitan area, Monroeville provides the best of both worlds.

Surrounding Areas

• Monroeville
• Murrysville
• Plum
• Penn Hills
• Irwin
• North Versailles
• Forest Hills
• Oakmont
• Verona
• Wilkinsburg
• Churchill
• Pittsburgh (East End neighborhoods)
• McKeesport
• New Kensington
• Lower Burrell

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next. Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science movesforward,standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day.You’llwork alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery. Here, mentorship is a two-way street.You’llshare yourexpertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally. At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, thisisn’tjust a job,it’san opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteranstatusor any other basis covered byappropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and businessneed.