Veterinary Assistant

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k)

Life insurance

Pet discounts

Shelter partnerships

Headspace wellness

Job summary

VCA Castle Shannon Animal Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA-accredited, full-service GP hospital. We value growth, education, and a positive, low-stress patient experience for clients and their pets.

We offer benefits and opportunities for career development within a large veterinary network, with competitive wages and a supportive team culture. Apply via our internal site if you are currently with us.

Qualifications

• Compassionate patient care.
• Client education and care excellence.
• Pharmacy meds administration and handling.
• Lab sample collection and processing.
• Diagnostic imaging proficiency.
• Surgical preparation and assisting.
• Anesthesia monitoring during procedures.
• Dental care support and procedures.
• Accurate medical recordkeeping.

Skills

Compassionate care

Client education

Pharmacy meds

Lab processing

Diagnostic imaging

Surgical prep

Anesthesia monitoring

Dentistry

Medical records

Job description

Join the VCA Castle Shannon team!

VCA Castle Shannon Animal Hospital is seeking a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our AAHA accredited, full service, GP hospital in Pittsburgh, PA! We work hard to deliver the best medical care to each patient, and we are excited to welcome a likeminded professional to the team! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality, and we truly support your desire to grow medically. There's something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Why join the VCA Castle Shannon Family?

We are passionate about supporting our veterinary assistants and technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. At VCA Animal Hospitals, 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, happiness, and the patients you serve.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community
• Growth & leadership opportunities
• Career development programs
• Veterinary Technology degree tuition support and scholarships
• Veterinary Technician license reimbursement
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Generous hospital discounts and product discounts
• Employer-paid life, long- and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Free mental health resources and wellness subscriptions (Headspace)
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive wage
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities
• Full-time and Part-time positions available

Why We Want You

As a member of the VCA Castle Shannon team, you will help create and maintain 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 will be utilized include, but are not limited to:

• Compassionate patient care
• Client education and care
• Pharmacy and medication administration
• Lab sample collection and processing
• Diagnostic imaging
• Surgical preparation and assisting
• Anesthesia monitoring
• Dentistry
• Medical recordkeeping

The salary for this position is based on experience, education and certifications.

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team?

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!

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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