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