Veterinary Technician Caregiver Assistant

Ethos Veterinary Health; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Uniforms provided

CE events

Pet care discounts

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health’s Avets hospital in Monroeville, PA seeks a Specialty Veterinary Assistant to support multiple departments and surgical prep, with potential future transition to Surgery. You’ll handle patient handling, restraint, lab tasks, and client communications in a dynamic, team-focused environment.

The role requires at least 1 year of animal restraint experience, the ability to lift 25 pounds, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience safely restraining animals in veterinary or shelter setting.
• Ability to stay calm, adaptable, and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with respectful collaboration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with clients.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and lift at least 25 pounds during a 10-hour shift.
• Fluent English; bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, sanitize, and organize treatment areas, exam rooms, patient housing, and equipment.
• Stock departmental supplies, monitor inventory, and communicate replenishment needs.
• Assist caregivers and doctors with patient handling, restraint, husbandry, and routine care as directed.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing, process samples, and prepare specimens for submission to outside laboratories.
• Prepare patients and care spaces for appointments and procedures, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Support routine client communication, prepare discharge materials, and help coordinate patient care.
• Clean, disinfect, organize, and prepare instruments and equipment, assisting with sterilization as needed.
• Provide flexible support across Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, and Exotics based on departmental needs.
• Cross-train to support the developing Surgery department, including surgical area preparation, instrument processing, and supply stocking.
• Assist with additional duties that support efficient departmental operations and quality patient care.

Skills

Animal restraint

Calm under pressure

Communication skills

Teamwork

English fluency

Job description

Specialty Veterinary Assistant
Location: Monroeville
Schedule: Full Time | First Shift | 4 Ten Hour Shifts OR 5 Eight Hour Shifts
Compensation: $16-18/hr., Dependent On Experience

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 this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience across our specialty departments, with the potential to transition into a dedicated Surgery role as that department becomes established. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values continued learning, and has an interest in surgical patient care.

In Your Day-To-Day, You Will:

• Maintain clean, sanitize, and organize treatment areas, exam rooms, patient housing, and equipment.
• Stock departmental supplies, monitor inventory, and communicate replenishment needs.
• Assist caregivers and doctors with patient handling, restraint, husbandry, and routine care as directed.
• Perform in-house laboratory testing, process samples, and prepare specimens for submission to outside laboratories.
• Prepare patients and care spaces for appointments and procedures, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Support routine client communication, prepare discharge materials, and help coordinate patient care.
• Clean, disinfect, organize, and prepare instruments and equipment, assisting with sterilization as needed.
• Provide flexible support across Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, and Exotics based on departmental needs.
• Cross-train to support the developing Surgery department, including surgical area preparation, instrument processing, and supply stocking.
• Assist with additional duties that support efficient departmental operations and quality patient care.

What You 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:

• Health coverage that fits your life. Choose from multiple medical plans, plus dental and vision insurance, with HSA and FSA options.
• Added protection for life’s unexpected moments. Access life insurance,AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage options.
• A boost for your future. Build your retirement savings with a 401(k) and employer match.
• Support when you need it. Our Employee Assistance Program offers resources to help you navigate life’s challenges.
• More ways to save. Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans.
• Care for your own companions. Enjoy employeediscounts, NVA Pet Resort discounts, and pet insurance discounts.
• Time to recharge and everyday essentials. Paid time off and provided uniforms help support you on and off the floor.
• Support for your next career step. Explore Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships, credentialing opportunities, a 16-week VTNE Study Group, and VTS support.
• Keep learning, keep growing. Build your skills through hands-on learning, professional development assistance, onsite CE events, and free VetBloom access with RACE-approved CE.
• Expand your expertise. Receive discounts on Fear Free Certification and RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills.
• Great teammates deserve an introduction. Earn employee referral bonuses when you help bring new talent to the team.
• A little fuel for your shift. Enjoy a stocked breakroom to help keep you going throughout your shift!

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

Avets is within commuting distance of many veterinary professionals across the Allegheny County plus portions of Westmoreland Countyarea including:

• 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.