Veterinary Technician
About The Position
St. Francis Animal Hospital is seeking an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our supportive team in North Huntingdon, PA. We are a small-animal and pocket-pet hospital offering a wide range of services, including wellness exams, dentistry, and surgery. We are looking for a candidate who values teamwork, respect, and a place for personal and professional growth. Our Veterinary Technicians love St. Francis Animal Hospital because of our flexible four-day work week, no nights, weekends, or holiday hours, a supportive team culture, predictable scheduling, and opportunities to expand skill sets. We encourage continuing education and professional development in a supportive environment where questions are welcomed and growth is expected.
Requirements
- Experience as a Veterinary Technician or Licensed Veterinary Technician
- Safe and effective patient handling and restraint skills
- Knowledge of preventive care and vaccines
- Experience with anesthesia monitoring
- Solid technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and laboratory procedures
- Professional, compassionate communication with clients and team members
- Accurate and concise documentation of patient records and client interactions
- Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork
- Desire to continue learning and growing within veterinary medicine
Responsibilities
- Triage patients and obtain thorough histories, vitals, and patient assessments
- Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
- Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care from intake through discharge
- Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
- Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection
- Monitor anesthesia and support surgical and dental procedures
- Provide patient monitoring and supportive care, including TPRs, pain scoring, and wound care
- Educate clients on patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care
- Maintain clean, stocked treatment and exam areas while following infection control protocols
- Accurately document patient care, treatments, and client communication in the medical record
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition support
- Referral bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
- Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous PTO
- Employee discounts
- Quarterly team bonuses
- Continuing education allowance
- State license & VTNE fee reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
