Veterinary Technician

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Continuing education allowance

Tuition support

Job summary

VCA Castle Shannon Animal Hospital in Pittsburgh is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our medical team. We offer a unique culture that values individual skills and personalities, with opportunities for career development and continuing education.

Competitive benefits and a supportive team environment await. With a strong focus on compassionate care, our technicians assist doctors across examinations, anesthesia, dentistry, radiology, lab work and patient recovery, while

Qualifications

• Credentials required: CVT/RVT/LVT.
• Current licensure and ability to obtain state certification.
• Experience supporting technicians and doctors in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Physical examinations and patient assessment.
• Anesthesia monitoring.
• Surgical preparation and assisting.

Skills

CVT

RVT

LVT

Education

CVT

RVT

LVT

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

Radiology equipment

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Seeking a Veterinary Technician!

Location: 3610 Library Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15234

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $17 - $23 / hour

At VCA Castel Shannon Animal Hospital, we are looking to add a full time Veterinary Technician to the medical team! We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person's individual skill and personality. There is something special about you and we are excited to learn more!

Why join the VCA Castle Shannon team?

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. VCA is 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 VCA Castle Shannon, 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 for your credentials (CVT, RVT, LVT) 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

We value your time, and that is why we have a very quick and easy application process. We look forward to speaking with you!

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.