Overview
Veterinary Kennel Assistant Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA at Pittsburgh Veterinary Cardiology
Pittsburgh Veterinary Cardiology is a small, privately owned, cardiology practice looking for a veterinary assistant to join our amazing team. Although we reside within a large specialty practice, 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 team maintains 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 employees may be scheduled our secondary location in Washington, PA based on the needs of the practice.
Tasks and Job Duties:
Patient Care under direct veterinary supervision:
Administer oral prescription and oral OTC medications to patients under DVM, CVT, or Mentor supervision
Monitor, record, and report physical signs and vitals of patients
Patient care with indirect and/or no supervision:
Animal restraint
Assist in taking radiographs
Bathe, sponge bathe, and clean soiled pets
Complete and stock laundry
Exercise patients based on the treatment sheet
Kennel duties
Laboratory procedures
Medical records (electronic)
Nutrition
Provide clean bedding, water and litter pans for pets
Provide compassionate care for pets
Tag and process deceased pet
Walking, lifting, feeding
Wash and sanitize pet dishes
Inventory (including unloading and stocking supplies)
Act as a liaison between coworkers
Responsible for a clean work station and treatment area
Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of species, breeds and general animal behavior
Must have a strong attention to detail
Ability to multi-task while maintaining accuracy
Must possess good time management skills
Must be able to promote a team environment
Must be able to work unsupervised and maintain a high productivity level as well as professionalism
Must possess strong communication skills both written and verbal
Must be able to stay calm in stressful situations and work in a close environment with others
Education:
High school diploma or GED required.
Associate degree in related field preferred.
Experience:
1 year of experience in the Veterinary field with small animal care required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
4×10
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Title: Veterinary Kennel Assistant
Company: Pittsburgh Veterinary Cardiology
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
