Veterinary Technician

Allegheny Veterinary Associates is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and help create exceptional experiences for clients and patients during exams and outpatient visits.

This is an excellent opportunity for an outgoing, skilled assistant who thrives in client engagement, exam room management, and multitasking in a busy clinical environment. In this position, you will play a critical role in supporting efficient hospital operations, creating positive client experiences, and ensuring patients receive compassionate, high-quality care. 

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting efficient exam room and outpatient workflow to ensure exceptional patient and client care
• Maintaining accurate, thorough medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Supporting veterinarians during outpatient procedures and treatments while advocating for high-quality patient care
• Supporting veterinarians and technicians during surgical prep and recovery
• Building positive relationships with clients through education, communication, and attentive service

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour, for each hour worked
• Schedule: This is a full-time position, with a 5 x 8 schedule, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with one built-in half day per week. No weekends and no on-call requirements.

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: Up to $500-$2,000 depending on experience and credentials
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 1+ years of veterinary technician or veterinary assistant experience
• Proficiency in the following skills:
  • Patient assessment, nursing care, and monitoring
  • Venipuncture and IV catheter placement
  • Radiology positioning and safety protocols
  • Medication administration and accurate drug calculations
  • Laboratory sample collection and in-house diagnostic testing
  • Accurate medical record documentation
  • Client education and communication
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Effective teamwork and professional communication skills

Why choose Allegheny Veterinary Associates?

Allegheny Veterinary Associates is a 3-doctor small animal practice in Pittsburgh, PA, offering a well-rounded caseload that most GPs can't match — wellness and preventive medicine alongside advanced orthopedic surgery (including TPLOs), soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and diagnostics. You'll work alongside a highly respected orthopedic surgeon and a client-focused Medical Director in a fun, no-drama team culture that communicates directly, supports each other, and genuinely enjoys coming to work. No weekends, no on-call, and a built-in early day each week — it's a predictable schedule that respects your time outside of work.

Pittsburgh itself is one of the most underrated cities in the country — distinct neighborhoods, a thriving food and arts scene, easy access to trails and outdoor spaces, and a cost of living that lets you actually enjoy it all. If you want great medicine, real teammates, and a city worth living in, Allegheny Vet is worth a look.

Your next chapter starts here — apply today and let's talk!