Specialty Veterinary Assistant
Location: Monroeville
Schedule: Full Time | First Shift | 4 Ten Hour Shifts OR 5 Eight Hour Shifts
Compensation: $17-19/hr., Dependent On Experience
Why Join Avets
For more than 25 years, Avets has been a trusted leader in emergency and specialty veterinary medicine, serving pets and their families across Western Pennsylvania and the tri-state area. Our 19,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art hospital was designed to support exceptional patient care, featuring advanced technology including a 16-slice CT, 1.5 Tesla MRI, four surgical suites, a dedicated ICU, and expanded specialty services. You'll work alongside a collaborative team of specialists, emergency clinicians, and dedicated support staff who are committed to clinical excellence, continuous learning, and compassionate care. At Avets, we invest in our people by fostering a respectful, team-focused culture where every role makes a meaningful impact. If you're looking to grow your skills while helping deliver lifesaving care in a cutting-edge environment, you'll find an exceptional career at Avets.
In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience across our specialty departments, with the potential to transition into a dedicated Surgery role as that department becomes established. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values continued learning, and has an interest in surgical patient care.
In Your Day-To-Day, You Will:
Maintain clean, sanitize, and organize treatment areas, exam rooms, patient housing, and equipment.
Stock departmental supplies, monitor inventory, and communicate replenishment needs.
Assist caregivers and doctors with patient handling, restraint, husbandry, and routine care as directed.
Perform in-house laboratory testing, process samples, and prepare specimens for submission to outside laboratories.
Prepare patients and care spaces for appointments and procedures, and assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
Support routine client communication, prepare discharge materials, and help coordinate patient care.
Clean, disinfect, organize, and prepare instruments and equipment, assisting with sterilization as needed.
Provide flexible support across Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, and Exotics based on departmental needs.
Cross-train to support the developing Surgery department, including surgical area preparation, instrument processing, and supply stocking.
Assist with additional duties that support efficient departmental operations and quality patient care.
What You Bring:
At least 1 year of experience safely restraining animals in a veterinary, shelter, or animal care setting (experience with personal pets does not qualify).
The ability to remain calm, adaptable, and efficient in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
A positive, team-oriented attitude with a commitment to fostering a respectful and collaborative workplace.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with clients with empathy and compassion.
The ability to stand, bend, kneel, and lift at least 25 pounds throughout a 10-hour shift.
Fluent English speaking and reading skills are required; bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus.
A passion for providing exceptional care to patients while supporting your teammates and delivering an outstanding client experience.
Perks & Benefits:
Health coverage that fits your life. Choose from multiple medical plans, plus dental and vision insurance, with HSA and FSA options.
Added protection for life’s unexpected moments. Access life insurance, AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage options.
A boost for your future. Build your retirement savings with a 401(k) and employer match.
Support when you need it. Our Employee Assistance Program offers resources to help you navigate life’s challenges.
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