Veterinary Technician - Internal Medicine

VCA Northview Animal Hospital Specialty Referral Center VCA Northview Animal Hospital Specialty Referral Center ( is seeking a F/T Veterinary Technician to join our Internal Medicine (IM) team. Compensation: The pay range for this position is $21-$27/hr. Schedule: This position is primarily daytime Monday through Thursday. Why VCA Northview? We are a thriving AAHA accredited general medicine and multi-specialty hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. 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 and are passionate about fostering a culture where asking questions is welcome, and training is the expectation. Our work can be fast-paced and demanding, and we value professionalism balanced with a positive, lighthearted attitude. A sense of humor is always welcome and helps us support one another through busy days. We have built a culture of support, and kindness, and mutual appreciation, reflecting our shared dedication to providing exceptional veterinary care. Why VCA We are passionate about supporting veterinary technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a veterinary technician career has to offer. 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. Benefits Career Support Access to the people and resources of a large veterinary community Advancement and leadership opportunities Internal CE and development opportunities Free NAVTA membership, access to VetFolio, Plumbs App, and more Tuition assistance including Veterinary Technology Associates, Bachelors completion and more Health & Well Being Medical, dental & vision insurance, a variety of additional coverage options Free mental health care through Lyra Health (up to 12 sessions a year) Access to free counseling through Cigna Life Assistance program Access to Headspace app Fully employer-paid life, long-term and short-term disability insurance Paid vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay Paid parental leave Fertility coverage, gender affirmation services Growing network of onsite social workers Generous hospital discounts for your pets, a variety of other discounts including cellular service, apparel, computer equipment, etc. 401(k) retirement plan with company match Referral bonus opportunities Practice management software with digital innovations for streamlined practice flow and client communication Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! Responsibilities As a member of the VCA team, you will support technician and doctor teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parent—by delivering an outstanding client experience—so we can provide exceptional care to every patient. The candidate will be responsible for assisting in all aspects of the IM department flow including appointments, performing diagnostics which include digital radiography, ECG, digital ultrasound, endoscopy, and CT, chemotherapy administration, monitoring anesthesia, maintaining treatments while in hospital, and admitting and discharging patients. Digital radiography ECG Ultrasound Endoscopy CT Chemotherapy administration Monitoring anesthesia Venipuncture Cather placement Maintaining treatments while in hospital Admitting and discharging patients Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. About VCA Animal Hospitals A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA