VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Veterinary Practice Partners; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic in McKeesport is seeking a full-time Certified Veterinary Technician to provide exceptional care to pets and their owners. The role involves client communication, animal handling, and maintaining patient records. Join a supportive team with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Continuing education

Employee pet discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a veterinary setting preferred.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Provide status updates for hospitalized patients and home care instructions.
• Assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.

Skills

Client Communication

Animal Handling

Customer Service

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Job description

White Oak Veterinary Clinic is hiring a full-time Certified or Experienced Veterinary Technician to provide skilled care to our patients and exceptional service to our clients. Our ideal candidate has experience in animal care, client communication, and veterinary procedures, with a passion for improving the lives of pets and their owners.

What to Expect

As you join our mission, expect to be supported in your work and home life with :

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
• Continuing education
• Employee pet discounts! Because we know your pets are family, too.

Salary : $20.00 - $22.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule : This is a full-time position, 32-40 hours per week. All technicians typically work four days a week, with rotating Saturdays.

• Monday : 8 : 30 / 9 : 00 AM - 6 : 30 / 7 : 00 PM (all team members work a full 10-hour shift on Monday)
• Thursday : 7 : 30 / 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 / 7 : 00 PM
• Enjoy a 30-minute paid lunch break as part of your regular shift.

Key Responsibilities :

• Client Communication : Provide status updates for hospitalized patients, home care instructions, pre- and post-op instructions, and medication administration guidance. Address client medical questions with confidence and direct complex inquiries to veterinarians.
• Client Education & Support : Educate clients on preventative medicine, wellness care by age, vaccine requirements, laboratory procedures, and support hospital financial policies by preparing estimates and discussing financial commitments.
• Customer Service : Greet clients, escort them and their pets into exam rooms, ensure smooth transitions to the front desk, and promote the practice's products, programs, and services.
• Animal Handling & Care : Restrain animals safely and compassionately, assist veterinarians in medical, surgical, and dental procedures, prepare patients for surgery, administer anesthesia, monitor patients during surgery and recovery, and administer fluids.
• Facility & Equipment Maintenance : Properly care for all surgical materials, maintain hospital equipment and inventory, and ensure the surgery room, ICU area, exam rooms, and treatment areas are prepared and maintained.
• Record Keeping : Maintain accurate and detailed patient records using a paperless medical record system, ensuring all procedures, vaccinations, and notes are documented for proper billing.
• Pharmacy Assistance : Assist with dispensing medications as directed by the veterinarian, prepare prescription labels, and appropriately package medication.
• Safety & Technical Skills : Follow DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines; administer SQ, IM, and IV injections; perform laboratory tests, radiographs, and electrocardiograms; place IV catheters; perform emergency treatments such as bleeding control and external cardiac massage.

Qualifications :

• Must be a Certified Veterinary Technician.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a veterinary setting preferred
• Ability to handle animals safely and compassionately.
• Knowledgeable about common disease states and able to alert veterinarians to changes in patient conditions.
• Familiarity with DEA, OSHA, and hospital safety guidelines.

About White Oak Veterinary Clinic

White Oak Veterinary Clinic is a full service, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital treating dogs, cats, and exotic pets from the White Oak, PA community and surrounding area. Our professional and courteous staff provides the best possible veterinary care, surgical services, and pet dental care for our highly valued patients.

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