Technician Assistant / Patient Care Attendant, Surgery Department

Do you love animals and want to work at an exciting veterinary hospital? If so, then VCA Northview Animal Hospital Specialty Referral Center is the right place for you! We are currently looking for enthusiastic Technician Assistants to join our team. We are a thriving AAHA accredited general medicine and multi-specialty hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and expand your knowledge while working in a fast-paced environment.

VCA Northview Animal Hospital is seeking an enthusiastic veterinary technician assistant to join our Surgery team full time!

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The successful candidates must be friendly, outgoing, “people-oriented” and have above average communication skills. Candidates will have the ability to thrive in a team oriented environment, be well groomed, organized, detail oriented, have the ability to take direction, handle patients compassionately and safely. Excellent telephone and computer skills are necessary. Candidates must possess sound decision making skills and be able to multi-task.

What Makes Us Unique? We are a multi-specialty and general medicine practice, with a small family feel. We have built a culture of support, and kindness and truly work together as a team. Our hospital departments include Surgery, Internal Medicine, the full circle support of General Practice and Wellness care, as well as Rehabilitation patients. We truly enjoy working with each other!

Surgery Veterinary Technician Assistant Duties:

Surgery suite set up and turnover

Sterile prep of surgical site

Eensuring surgeon has necessary surgical instruments and equipment

Assisting technicians with induction and recovery of patients

Assist technicians with patient care including but not limited to; radiographs, patient prep, and post-op care blood draws, vitals

Sterile preparation and organization of surgical instruments

Ensure surgery prep area is clean and sterile

Kennel and laundry duties

Other General Duties include but are not limited to:

Client Service

Assist with Record Keeping

Assist with Radiology

Have a complete understanding of the principles of disinfection and sterilization

Housekeeping/Maintenance

Assist with Animal Restraint

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift 40 lbs. several times per day

Must be able to walk, bend, stand and reach continuously during a minimum 8 hour day

Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate medical records

Understand written and spoken directions

Fine motor skills adequate for using common hospital equipment such as: electric clippers, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, etc.

Must be able to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions

Dependable attendance is required

Must be able to work some evenings, weekends and holidays

Education and Experience:

High school diploma. Must have experience working with the public. Previous work experience in a veterinary hospital is a plus but not required.

Schedule: Full-time Tuesday-Thursday, 12 hour shifts with flexibility to change to Mon-Thur, four 10 hour shifts in the future. No weekends or holidays.

The Culture at VCA Northview

We are passionate about our team’s health and wellness and continue to foster a culture where asking questions is welcome, and training is the expectation. We are 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 while supporting a work-life balance.

We not only work hard, we play hard too. We love a pot luck lunch! We celebrate the holidays with fun things such as personalized Valentines and holiday themed hidden objects that are stashed throughout the hospital with treats and surprises. We practice leaving notes of kindness, go on Starbucks runs (!), ice cream magically appears in the freezer from time-to-time.

Our jobs can be stressful. We expect professionalism while appreciating a good sense of humor. You’ll regularly hear knock-knock or “dad” jokes being exchanged. This is a small sampling of the gratitude we show one another, being the most compassionate, dedicated veterinary medical professionals around. Ready to be part of a team that feels like family? Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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