Veterinary Technician, Internal Medicine

For more than 25 years, Avets has been a trusted leader in emergency and specialty veterinary medicine, serving pets and their families across Western Pennsylvania and the tri-state area. Our brand-new, 19,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art hospital was designed to support exceptional patient care, featuring advanced technology including a 16-slice CT, 1.5 Tesla MRI, four surgical suites, a dedicated ICU, and expanded specialty services. You'll work alongside a collaborative team of specialists, emergency clinicians, and dedicated support staff who are committed to clinical excellence, continuous learning, and compassionate care. At Avets, we invest in our people by fostering a respectful, team-focused culture where every role makes a meaningful impact.

About the role

• Partner closely with board-certified specialists and emergency clinicians to provide exceptional care for a diverse caseload of complex internal medicine patients.
• Assist with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including endoscopy, bronchoscopy, rhinoscopy, cystoscopy, ultrasound-guided aspirates and biopsies, CT imaging, and contrast studies.
• Work alongside our internists to facilitate efficient appointment flow, support new consultation and recheck appointments, and deliver exceptional patient care throughout each visit.
• Monitor and support patients through advanced diagnostics and treatments, including ACTH stimulation testing, glucose curves, abdominocentesis, thoracocentesis, and other specialized procedures.
• Utilize your technical expertise to provide compassionate patient care while ensuring accurate documentation, treatment preparation, and client support throughout the patient's visit.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced specialty environment dedicated to delivering outstanding patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Veterinary Technician License (LVT, CVT, or RVT) preferred, but not required.
• Foundational veterinary knowledge, including patient restraint, triage, imaging, laboratory skills, and venipuncture.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and the ability to stay calm and organized under pressure.
• Experience in veterinary medicine, ideally including specialty or advanced care settings.
• Experience with I-131 therapy, endoscopy, anesthesia monitoring, and appointment coordination is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with veterinary medical terminology, including conditions such as infectious, immune-mediated, and inflammatory diseases.
• Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Excellent customer service skills, interacting with clients in a way that reflects Avets’ commitment to advanced medical care and compassionate support for pets and their families.
• Ability to collaborate with team members to foster a productive, positive, and respectful workplace.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required; fluency in multiple languages a plus.
• All technical staff must be able to stand, bend, lift, and/or kneel for the duration of a shift (10 hours), and lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with multiple health plan options.
• FSA/HSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee assistance program
• Employee pet benefit discount program
• PTO and uniforms
• Professional development assistance
• Hands-on learning as well as opportunities for credentialing
• Onsite continuing education events as well as virtual learning platforms
• Stocked breakroom

Pay

$19-26 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

1st shift, 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM, four days per week.

Location

Located just outside Pittsburgh in Monroeville, PA, Avets offers the perfect blend of suburban convenience and easy access to the city's vibrant dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions. The area features affordable housing, highly rated schools, beautiful parks, and miles of hiking and outdoor recreation, making it an ideal place to live, work, and explore.

Avets is within commuting distance of many veterinary professionals across Allegheny County and portions of Westmoreland County, including Monroeville, Murrysville, Plum, Penn Hills, Irwin, North Versailles, Forest Hills, Oakmont, Verona, Wilkinsburg, Churchill, Pittsburgh (East End neighborhoods), McKeesport, New Kensington, and Lower Burrell.