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 brand-new, 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.
✓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.
✓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.
✓More ways to save. Access exclusive financial benefits to help you save on student loans, mortgages, and personal loans.
✓Care for your own companions. Enjoy employee discounts, NVA Pet Resort discounts, and pet insurance discounts.
✓Time to recharge and everyday essentials. Paid time off and provided uniforms help support you on and off the floor.
✓Support for your next career step. Explore Veterinary Technician Education Sponsorships, credentialing opportunities, a 16-week VTNE Study Group, and VTS support.
✓Keep learning, keep growing. Build your skills through hands-on learning, professional development assistance, onsite CE events, and free VetBloom access with RACE-approved CE.
✓Expand your expertise. Receive discounts on Fear Free Certification and RECOVER Training for advanced CPR skills.
✓Great teammates deserve an introduction. Earn employee referral bonuses when you help bring new talent to the team.
✓A little fuel for your shift. Enjoy a stocked breakroom to help keep you going throughout your shift!
✓Monroeville
✓Murrysville
✓Plum
✓Penn Hills
✓Irwin
✓North Versailles
✓Forest Hills
✓Oakmont
✓Verona
✓Wilkinsburg
✓Churchill
✓Pittsburgh (East End neighborhoods)
✓McKeesport
✓New Kensington
✓Lower Burrell
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