Certified Veterinary Technician

Pittsburgh Veterinary Cardiology is a small, privately owned, cardiology practice looking for a certified veterinary technician to join our amazing team. We consider ourselves a close knit group with an emphasis on a positive work/life balance.

We pride ourselves in taking the greatest care of not only our patients but our clients. Our technicians maintain strong relationships with our clients that are cultivated by helping them navigate the sometimes scary waters of diagnosed heart disease in their beloved pet.

We primarily see outpatient appointments but we also perform cardiac surgeries such as pacemaker implantation, balloon valvuloplasty and PDA repair.

We are primarily based at the North Hills (807 Camp Horne Road) location but also see outpatient appointments in Washington, PA three days a week. Depending on the needs of the practice, the employee may be scheduled at either location.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care under direct veterinary supervision:
• Anesthesia: induction, intubation, maintenance and recovery, intravenous sedation
• Establish open airway
• Administer resuscitative oxygen procedures
• Administer external cardiac resuscitation
• Administer resuscitative drugs, in the event of cardiac arrest
• Patient Care under indirect veterinary supervision (unless patient is under anesthesia, then direct veterinary supervision is required):
• Perform diagnostic imaging
• Perform intravenous catheterization
• Administer and apply medications and treatments by routes, including oral, intramuscular, intravenous and subcutaneous
• Perform cardiac monitoring
• Patient care with no supervision:
• Emergency treatment (resuscitative procedures) when patient has been placed in a life-threatening condition and immediate treatment is necessary to sustain the patient’s life Animal restraint
• Obtain vitals including Doppler blood pressure
• Adhere to sterile protocols/procedures
• Maintain patient medical files (electronic)
• Pharmacy: drug conversion, labeling, accuracy, filling
• Kennel duties
• Act as a liaison between Clients, Referring Veterinarians, co-workers, etc.
• Provide education to clients in regards to at-home care and safety precaution specific to cardiology patients.
• Responsible for a clean work station and treatment area
• Complete any additional tasks not specified and/or assignments as requested by the Owner Doctor, Associate Doctor(s), and/or Department Manager.

Skills

• Knowledge of species, breeds and general animal behavior
• Ability to produce detailed and accurate work
• Ability to work well with others and promote a team atmosphere
• Must possess excellent time management and multi tasking skills
• Ability to recognize problems and communicate to other clinical staff in and out of the department
• Ability to work in a fast paced, stimulating, client oriented environment
• Must possess the ability to promote an atmosphere of mutual respect
• Must have general computer knowledge and use
• Ability to utilize equipment and tools as required by department protocols
• Ability to apply general veterinary medical knowledge

Experience:

• One year of experience as a Veterinary Technician required.
• Three years experience as a Veterinary Technician preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4x10
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary technician: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21