Veterinary Technician / Veterinary Assistant

Are you looking to join a team at a private practice? Would you like to join a practice that promotes a work-life balance? Do you enjoying utilize your skills? If you said, “YES, YES, YES!” then send us your resume!

Barnes Lake Veterinary Center (BLVC) is a beautiful modern small animal practice that opened in September of 2022, and is located just 30 minutes from Pittsburgh, PA. BLVC is privately owned and is looking for 2 full-time experienced Veterinary Technicians or Veterinary Assistants that are eager to join a practice that cares about its team and promotes a work-life balance.

We provide a full range of services for our feline and canine patients and are open to adding more services. Currently, our warm and inviting facility includes a large waiting room/ reception area with a recessed dog scale, 4 comfortable exams rooms (3 with wall mounted folding tables, 1 room with a lift table, and 1 lift table in the treatment area), 1 large surgical suite, 1 dental suite with digital dental radiology, and a full digital radiology suite off of the open floor plan treatment area. In our lab area we have the newest in-house analyzers from Idexx. We also have a new ultrasound, Cardio Pet, an in-house pharmacy, and online pharmacy. We are a paper-light facility and use EzyVet veterinary software.

At BLVC we strive to make a difference in the lives of our patients, clients, and team members!

Qualifications / Education / Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Registered Vet Tech (RVT) or Certified Vet Tech (CVT) preferred with at least 2 years of experience, but not required
• Veterinary Assistant (VA) with a minimum of 2 years of experience

Benefits for full-time team members:

• Set Schedule
• Paid time off
• Holidays off
• Employee discount
• Continuing Education allowance for certified Veterinary Technicians
• Stipend for necessary license renewal
• Health Insurance
• 401K plan with match

Part-time team member benefits will be discussed.

Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age and is authorized to work in the United States
• Must communicate in a clear and positive manner with all team members and clients
• Must be a team player and willing to assist all team members
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and people
• Remains calm when patients are stressed, ill, and/or in pain
• Ability to remain levelheaded and efficient during a medical crisis
• Approaches all aspects of the job duties in a mature manner
• Works well with all team members, and assists with duties including but not limiting to cleaning
• Has excellent written and oral communications skills
• Is able to lift, carry and restrain animals up to 50 lbs.
• Is able to assist other staff members with lifting, carrying, and/or restraining animals over 50 lbs.
• Can walk and/or stand for extended periods of time, frequently in a bent position

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the practices protocols and standards of care
• Take histories and keep proper medical records
• Prepare for and assist with physical exams, diagnostics, treatments, surgeries, etc
• Communicate with team members and provide assistance when necessary
• Daily cleaning

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.50 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary assistant: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RVT or CVT (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• North Huntingdon, PA 15642 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• North Huntingdon, PA 15642: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20