Veterinary Technician, Exotics

About the role

Join Avets, a trusted leader in emergency and specialty veterinary medicine, serving pets and their families across Western Pennsylvania and the tri-state area. Our state-of-the-art hospital, designed for exceptional patient care, includes advanced technologies like a 16-slice CT, 1.5 Tesla MRI, and four surgical suites.

Responsibilities

• Support the health and wellbeing of pets through proficient patient triage, speedy trauma assessments, extensive diagnostics, emergency patient stabilization, and in-depth patient care.
• Utilize technical skills such as restraint, phlebotomy, catheter placement, general nursing care, drug calculations, and monitoring general anesthesia.
• Work closely with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support teams to contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture.
• Work with fellow team members to maintain a productive, positive, and respectful environment.

Requirements

• A veterinary technician license (LVT, CVT, or RVT) is preferred, but not required.
• Foundational veterinary knowledge, including patient restraint, triage, imaging, laboratory skills, and venipuncture.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• An attention to detail and the ability to stay calm and organized under pressure.
• Provide excellent customer service and interact with clients in a manner that supports Avets' mission.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand, bend, lift, and/or kneel for the duration of a shift (12 hours), and lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role; fluency in multiple languages is a plus.

Skills

• Technical skills in veterinary medicine.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle stressful situations calmly.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• FSA/HSA 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• PTO and uniforms.
• Professional development assistance.
• Hands-on learning and opportunities for credentialing.
• Onsite continuing education events and virtual learning platforms.
• Stocked breakroom.

Pay

$17-28/hr, dependent on experience. Plus weekend shift differential of $2.50/hr.

Schedule

Full-time position with 3 twelve or 4 ten hour shifts per week, including one weekend shift.