VCA Animal Hospitals
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Salary
$21 - $27 / HOUR
The surgery technician is responsible for preparing surgical suites, monitoring patients under anesthesia, and maintaining surgical equipment. They also handle patient intake, medical record keeping, and provide support during surgical procedures.
Candidates must be experienced licensed or license-eligible veterinary technicians with proficiency in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and anesthetic monitoring. The role requires the ability to lift 45 lbs and work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Tue/Wed/Thur 7am-7pm+hours with potential for Monday shifts in the future.
The pay range for this position is $21-$27/hr 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. The Benefits Continue to Grow! Leadership opportunities (career growth potential) Hefty discounts to VetGirl, and Fear Free Certification Free NAVTA membership Up to $1000 CE allowance for CVT/RVT Licensure tuition support and scholarship opportunities CVT license reimbursement Free wellness subscriptions (Head Space) Referral bonuses Competitive wage VTS career path financial support Medical, dental & vision insurance Life, long and short term disability insurance Paid parental leave Infertility Benefits Paid vacation and sick time 401(k) Free access to Plumbs, and educational platforms such as Vetfolio Why You Should Consider Us This role is suited for the experienced licensed or license eligible technician. The associate will cross-train and work with both the General Medical and Surgery teams. Candidates must be positive and motivated. The hospital team meets frequently, and your ideas and suggestions are encouraged to help us continue to grow. Our team takes pride in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and recognition while being adaptable, goal driven and engaged. We work hard to protect our culture and assure we hire associates that are going to have the determination to rise above obstacles, wear multiple hats and work as a team. Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? We look forward to getting to know you! 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 need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
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