Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician Position at St. Francis Animal Hospital

St. Francis Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Technician!

Position Details

• Role: Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Status: Full-Time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience and licensure
• Schedule: Flexible four-day work week with 10-hour shifts; no nights, no weekends, and no holiday hours

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, state license & VTNE fee reimbursement, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You'll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for a Veterinary Technician Role Where You Can Use Your Skills, Keep Learning, and Enjoy Your Team?

St. Francis Animal Hospital is seeking an Experienced or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our supportive team in North Huntingdon, PA. We're proud of the medicine we practice, and we're just as proud of the team that makes it happen.

We are a small-animal and pocket-pet hospital offering a wide range of services, including wellness exams, dentistry, and surgery. If you're looking for teamwork, respect, and a place where you can be your authentic self while continuing to grow your technical skills, we'd love to meet you.

Why Our Veterinary Technicians Love St. Francis Animal Hospital

• Flexible four-day work week that supports work-life balance
• No nights, weekends, or holiday hours
• A supportive team that genuinely helps one another
• A "better together" culture where wins are shared and challenges are not faced alone
• Predictable scheduling and respect for your time
• Opportunities to expand your skill set and take on more if you want to
• Continuing education and professional development are encouraged
• A supportive environment where questions are welcomed and growth is expected

What You'll Do

• Triage patients and obtain thorough histories, vitals, and patient assessments
• Assist veterinarians during exams, treatments, and procedures
• Provide compassionate, high-quality nursing care from intake through discharge
• Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed
• Perform venipuncture, catheter placement, fluid therapy, and sample collection
• Monitor anesthesia and support surgical and dental procedures
• Provide patient monitoring and supportive care, including TPRs, pain scoring, and wound care
• Educate clients on patient care, medications, discharge instructions, and preventive care
• Maintain clean, stocked treatment and exam areas while following infection control protocols
• Accurately document patient care, treatments, and client communication in the medical record

What Our Veterinary Technicians Bring

• Experience as a Veterinary Technician or Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Safe and effective patient handling and restraint skills
• Knowledge of preventive care and vaccines
• Experience with anesthesia monitoring
• Solid technical skills, including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and laboratory procedures
• Professional, compassionate communication with clients and team members
• Accurate and concise documentation of patient records and client interactions
• Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork
• Desire to continue learning and growing within veterinary medicine

Benefits You Can't Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• State license reimbursement
• VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

Take the next step. You miss every chance you don't take, so don't miss this one. This could be the Veterinary Technician role you've been waiting for. Apply today!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at St. Francis Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.