Veterinary Technician

Marsveterinary; Lower Burrell (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous employee pet discounts

Job summary

Marsveterinary is looking for a Part-Time Veterinary Technician/Assistant in Lower Burrell, PA. This position offers a pay range of $18-$22/hr and encourages self-motivated candidates to join a compassionate team.

The candidate will support a fast-paced general practice where duties include assisting in surgical procedures, performing physical examinations, and providing exceptional patient care. A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and paid time off, is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary technician or assistant is preferred.
• Ability to create a positive, low-stress atmosphere.
• Willingness to support technician and doctor teams.

Responsibilities

• Support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive atmosphere.
• Deliver outstanding client experience and care to patients.
• Assist with physical examinations, anesthesia monitoring, and surgical procedures.

Skills

Physical examinations and patient assessment

Anesthesia monitoring

Surgical preparation and assisting

Compassionate care of hospitalized animals

Job description

JOIN OUR FAMILY PART TIME!

Location: 853 Falcon Park Rd, Lower Burrell, PA 15068

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $18-$22/hr

VCA Valley Veterinary Animal Hospital in Lower Burrell, PA is seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Technician/Assistant to join our one-of-a-kind GP practice! We are seeking a self-motivated and compassionate person to work on our team Tuesday, Thursdays, Friday and 1 Saturday a month,

Our hospital has been serving the Lower Burrell/New Kensington area for over 30 years. We are AHAA accredited and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients. Our hospital is a fast paced general practice that sees emergencies, as well. Experience is preferred.

Why VCA

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!

Career Support

• Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community
• Advancement and leadership opportunities
• Internal CE and development opportunities
• Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more
• Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more

Health & Well Being

• Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options
• Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
• Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program
• Access to Headspace app
• Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services
• Growing network of onsite social workers

Other Perks

• Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication

Why We Want You!

As a member of the VCA Valley Vet 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.

You have worked hard to gain experience and we want you to use the knowledge that you have invested your time and talent in. The skills that you will be utilizing include, but are not limited to:

• Physical examinations and patient assessment
• Anesthesia monitoring
• 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!

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