Veterinary Technician
VCA Animal Hospitals•Lower Burrell, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
VCA Valley Veterinary Animal Hospital in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania, is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician/Assistant for its general practice. The hospital serves the Lower Burrell and New Kensington area, is AAHA accredited, and provides general veterinary care as well as emergency services. The technician will support doctors and technician teams while helping create a positive, low-stress experience for clients and patients and providing compassionate care to hospitalized animals. The position is scheduled Wednesday through Saturday. Experience is preferred.
Requirements
- A self-motivated and compassionate approach.
- Experience is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a veterinary practice.
Responsibilities
- Support veterinary technician and doctor teams.
- Help create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for clients and patients and deliver an outstanding client experience.
- Perform physical examinations and patient assessments.
- Monitor anesthesia.
- Prepare for and assist with surgery.
- Provide dentistry services.
- Perform radiology and laboratory work.
- Perform venipuncture and place catheters.
- Support pharmacy operations and patient recovery.
- Provide compassionate care to hospitalized animals.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Additional coverage options
- Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year)
- Free counseling through the Cigna Life Assistance program
- Access to the Headspace app
- Employer-paid life, long-term disability, and short-term disability insurance
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Fertility coverage and gender affirmation services
- Access to onsite social workers
- Hospital discounts for employees’ pets and other discounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Referral bonus opportunities
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Tuition assistance for veterinary technology associate degrees, bachelor’s completion, and more
- Free NAVTA membership and access to VetFolio and the Plumbs App
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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