Ethos Veterinary Health
Veterinary Technician Caregiver
Exotics - Monroeville, PA - Full Time
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Allegheny Veterinary Emergency Trauma and Specialty is hiring a full- time Veterinary Technician Caregiver to join our Avian and Exotics Medicine and Surgery department!
If you’re looking to advance your skill set and work in a fast-paced environment where every day looks different, we want to work with you!
Opened in the summer of 2021, our new 19,000 sq. ft. facility has been purposefully designed with state-of-the-art equipment to assist us in fulfilling our goal of practicing quality medicine and compassionate care for patients, families, and referring veterinarians in our community.
Every day in the exotics department at Avets is different, so adaptability and flexibility are key traits that we are looking for in a candidate. The exotics team sees routine appointments, sick visits, emergency visits, and performs sedated procedures and surgeries regularly.
Education is a daily focus at Avets. Our commitment to education is demonstrated by hospital-wide support of our residency and internship programs, and a team of VTS(ECC) lead training for our support staff. This is a full-time, hourly position, working 4 ten-hour shifts per week.
Schedule and Compensation:
- Full time - 4/10's or 3/12's, inclusive of a weekend day
- $17-28/hr - Pay is dependent on experience and credentials
- Weekend shift differential of $2.50/hr
- No on call requirements!
We are happy to provide our team members with:
· Managers will provide an individualized training plan based on experience.
· Hands on learning as well as opportunities for credentialing.
· Reimbursement for licensing renewals
· Onsite continuing education events as well as virtual learning platforms.
· Paid time off and uniforms.
· Employee pet benefit discount program.
· Multiple health plan options so that you can choose something that suits your needs best, including plans that offer $0 copays for mental and behavioral health.
· 401k with company-match.
· Double-time rate on the 6 major holidays plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. (Our holiday pay runs for the entire overnight shift on the holidays.)
· Breakroom stocked with snacks!
· Successful applicants will be willing to work with fellow team members to maintain a productive, positive and respectful environment. All technical staff, regardless of the level of experience, must be able to stand, bend, lift, and/or kneel for the duration of a shift (10-12 hours), and lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.
Candidates must be credentialed veterinary technicians or eligible for licensure. Previous experience working in the field of veterinary medicine is required. Previous experience working with exotic species is preferred, but not required.
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos Veterinary Health provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
