Veterinary Technician
Overview:
Bethel Park has an opportunity for a Full Time
Veterinary Technician to join our team!
Location: 4792 Library Rd, Bethel Park, PA 15102
Shift Details: Mental health is a top priority at Bethel Park Animal Hospital. We offer a flexible schedule to support work-life balance, with rotating Saturday shifts.
*Early, middle of the day and evening shifts available*
Monday 7:00am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00am - 8:00 pm
Thursday 7:00am - 8:00 pm
Friday 7:00am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Compensation:
Our compensation package consists of a starting wage of $17-$23/hr with annual bonus opportunities. Our philosophy is that happy employee's lead to happy patients and clients.
Established in 2011, our fast paced veterinary hospital is just south of Pittsburgh, PA. We currently offer services to dogs, cats and exotics.
We utilize our Vet Tech's to the fullest and have many opportunities for coaching and learning along the way. The ideal candidate must be a self-propelled, self-starter. We expect our technicians to set the flow and lead the staff through the shift while having fun at work.
At our clinic, employees are considered family - we support each other and lean on one another. We embrace an empathetic and supportive culture where employees feelings are acknowledged, and open communication is encouraged.
Work-life balance is extremely important to us. We strive to foster a supportive, caring, and compassionate environment, not just for our clients, but for our entire team. Technicians collaborate closely with the veterinarians to deliver the highest quality care.Your knowledge matters when it comes to the care of our patients.
Successful applicants must have a professional work ethic, positive personality, excellent communications skills, and the ability to multitask while remaining calm in our fast-paced, yet supportive environment. They must also be able to maintain cooperative and positive relationships with coworkers and doctors as teamwork is of highest priority.Our technician’s main duty is to be the primary medical support for our veterinarians.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical preparation and assisting
- Patient recovery
- Vaccine protocols and administration
- Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
- In house laboratory work
- Medications and dosing
- Knowledge of common diseases
- Care for hospitalized patients
- Client education
Visit our website: Bethel Park Animal Clinic
Responsibilities:
Job Summary: This position provides leadership and training to the medical support staff in the operation of a small animal facility in accordance with hospital policy and procedures and provides medical care to patients as allowed in the veterinary practice act.The Veterinary Technician will be able to communicate effectively with employees and clients and have great attention to detail and organizational abilities.
Travel required: Minimal travel required, possibly for vendor visits and associate education.
Essential Functions:The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.
- Maintain and uphold Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
- Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well
- Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.
- Provide patient care under the supervision and direction of a DVM.
- Maintain excellent client communication.
- Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
- Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
- Answer client’s inquiries about basic animal care questions and routine procedures; handle client’s medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate.
- Provide client care for scheduling appointments, taking payments, and checking in clients.
- Answer the phones in a courteous and informative way.
- Assist in all daily duties for clinic care.
- Participate in any special cleaning duties.
- Perform clinic upkeep as directed.
- Take part in jobs shadows or working interviews as necessary.
- Take part in training as necessary.
- Perform equipment maintenance as directed.
- Delegate additional cleaning duties as necessary during slow times in the absence of a supervisor.
- Identify areas or items needing additional attention.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
- Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
- Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
- Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
- Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
- Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
- The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
- The employee must be confident around pets.
- Minimum of 18 years old.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Some veterinary industry experience required.
- The employee must have the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
- The employee must be able to endure sitting, standing, and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
- The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
- The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
- The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, and medication/controlled substances.
- The employee must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions, client discourse and veterinary patients. The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- The employee must have good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
Reasonable Accommodations
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.