Pittsburgh Veterinary Dermatology
Are you sick of working weekends and being on call? Pittsburgh Veterinary Dermatology may be just what you have been looking for. We are a small animal specialty veterinary service operating in a large state of the art hospital. Our team of technicians and assistants work alongside our 2 Board Certified Dermatologists to help with a wide range of skin diseases. Benefits include health benefits, continuing education opportunities, uniform allowance, employee pet discounts, paid time off, and more.
Tasks and Job Duties (Certified):
Patient Care under direct veterinary supervision:
Anesthesia: induction, intubation, maintenance and recovery, intravenous sedation
Establish open airway
Administer resuscitative oxygen procedures
Administer external cardiac resuscitation
Administer resuscitative drugs, in the event of cardiac arrest
Patient Care under indirect veterinary supervision (unless patient is under anesthesia, then direct veterinary supervision is required):
Perform diagnostic imaging
Perform intravenous catheterization
Administer immunizations, which are not required by law to be administered in the presence of a licensed veterinarian
Administer and apply medications and treatments by routes, including intramuscular, intravenous and subcutaneous
Perform cardiac monitoring
Perform appropriate procedures to control bleeding
Patient care with no supervision:
Emergency treatment (defined as tasks listed under #1 and #2) when patient has been placed in a life-threatening condition and immediate treatment is necessary to sustain the patient’s life Animal restraint
·Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Weight, Prep, Shaving, Scrubbing, Bandages
Maintain patient medical files (written and electronic)
Pharmacy: drug conversion, labeling, accuracy, filling
Kennel duties
Act as a liaison between Clients, Referring Veterinarians, co-workers, etc.
Responsible for a clean work station and treatment area
Complete any additional tasks not specified and/or assignments as requested by the Owner Doctor, Associate Doctor(s), and/or Department Manager.
Tasks and Job Duties (non-Certified):
10. Patient Care under direct veterinary supervision:
· Perform diagnostic imaging
· Perform intravenous catheterization
· Administer immunizations, which are not required by law to be administered in the presence of a licensed veterinarian
· Administer and apply medications and treatments by routes, including intramuscular, intravenous and subcutaneous
· Apply bandages
· Perform cardiac monitoring
· Perform appropriate procedures to control bleeding
· Maintain anesthesia and monitor recovery from anesthesia
11. Patient Care under immediate veterinary supervision:
· Administer anesthesia including induction, intubation and intravenous sedation
· Establish an open airway
· Administer resuscitative oxygen procedures
· Administer external cardiac resuscitation
· Administer resuscitative drugs, in the event of cardiac arrest
12. Patient care with no veterinary supervision:
· Emergency treatment (defined as tasks listed under #1 and #2) when patient has been placed in a life-threatening condition and immediate treatment is necessary to sustain the patient’s life
· Animal restraint
· TPR
· Weight
· Prep
· Shaving
· Scrubbing
13. Maintain patient medical files (written and electronic)
14. Pharmacy: drug conversion, labeling, accuracy, filling
15. Kennel duties
16. Act as a liaison between Clients, Referring Veterinarians, co-workers, etc.
17. Responsible for a clean work station and treatment area
18. Complete any additional tasks not specified and/or assignments as requested by the Owner Doctor, Associate Doctor(s), and/or Department Manager.
Skills/Abilities:
1. Knowledge of species, breeds and general animal behavior
2. Ability to produce detailed and accurate work
3. Ability to work well with others and promote a team atmosphere
4. Must possess excellent time management skills
5. Ability to recognize problems and communicate to other clinical staff in and out of the department that need to know
6. Ability to work in stressful situations in a fast-paced, close work environment
7. Must possess the ability to promote an atmosphere of mutual respect
8. Must have general computer knowledge and use
9. Ability to utilize equipment and tools as required by department protocols
10. Ability to apply general veterinary medical knowledge
11. Must adhere to and promote PVSEC Core Values: Mutual Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Service Excellence, and Superior Care
Education (Certified):
1. Graduate of Accredited Veterinary Technician School required.
2. Pennsylvania Certified Veterinary Technician required.
Education (Non-Certified):
1. High School Diploma or GED required.
2. Veterinary Technician degree preferred.
Experience:
One to three years of experience as a Veterinary Technician preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
One location
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
Contact: Shannon Valentino
svalentino@pittvetderm.com
posted March 2021
Are you sick of working weekends and being on call? Pittsburgh Veterinary Dermatology may be just what you have been looking for. We are a small animal specialty veterinary service operating in a large state of the art hospital. Our team of technicians and assistants work alongside our 2 Board Certified Dermatologists to help with a wide range of skin diseases. Benefits include health benefits, continuing education opportunities, uniform allowance, employee pet discounts, paid time off, and more.
Tasks and Job Duties (Certified):
Patient Care under direct veterinary supervision:
Anesthesia: induction, intubation, maintenance and recovery, intravenous sedation
Establish open airway
Administer resuscitative oxygen procedures
Administer external cardiac resuscitation
Administer resuscitative drugs, in the event of cardiac arrest
Patient Care under indirect veterinary supervision (unless patient is under anesthesia, then direct veterinary supervision is required):
Perform diagnostic imaging
Perform intravenous catheterization
Administer immunizations, which are not required by law to be administered in the presence of a licensed veterinarian
Administer and apply medications and treatments by routes, including intramuscular, intravenous and subcutaneous
Perform cardiac monitoring
Perform appropriate procedures to control bleeding
Patient care with no supervision:
Emergency treatment (defined as tasks listed under #1 and #2) when patient has been placed in a life-threatening condition and immediate treatment is necessary to sustain the patient’s life Animal restraint
·Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Weight, Prep, Shaving, Scrubbing, Bandages
Maintain patient medical files (written and electronic)
Pharmacy: drug conversion, labeling, accuracy, filling
Kennel duties
Act as a liaison between Clients, Referring Veterinarians, co-workers, etc.
Responsible for a clean work station and treatment area
Complete any additional tasks not specified and/or assignments as requested by the Owner Doctor, Associate Doctor(s), and/or Department Manager.
Tasks and Job Duties (non-Certified):
10. Patient Care under direct veterinary supervision:
· Perform diagnostic imaging
· Perform intravenous catheterization
· Administer immunizations, which are not required by law to be administered in the presence of a licensed veterinarian
· Administer and apply medications and treatments by routes, including intramuscular, intravenous and subcutaneous
· Apply bandages
· Perform cardiac monitoring
· Perform appropriate procedures to control bleeding
· Maintain anesthesia and monitor recovery from anesthesia
11. Patient Care under immediate veterinary supervision:
· Administer anesthesia including induction, intubation and intravenous sedation
· Establish an open airway
· Administer resuscitative oxygen procedures
· Administer external cardiac resuscitation
· Administer resuscitative drugs, in the event of cardiac arrest
12. Patient care with no veterinary supervision:
· Emergency treatment (defined as tasks listed under #1 and #2) when patient has been placed in a life-threatening condition and immediate treatment is necessary to sustain the patient’s life
· Animal restraint
· TPR
· Weight
· Prep
· Shaving
· Scrubbing
13. Maintain patient medical files (written and electronic)
14. Pharmacy: drug conversion, labeling, accuracy, filling
15. Kennel duties
16. Act as a liaison between Clients, Referring Veterinarians, co-workers, etc.
17. Responsible for a clean work station and treatment area
18. Complete any additional tasks not specified and/or assignments as requested by the Owner Doctor, Associate Doctor(s), and/or Department Manager.
Skills/Abilities:
1. Knowledge of species, breeds and general animal behavior
2. Ability to produce detailed and accurate work
3. Ability to work well with others and promote a team atmosphere
4. Must possess excellent time management skills
5. Ability to recognize problems and communicate to other clinical staff in and out of the department that need to know
6. Ability to work in stressful situations in a fast-paced, close work environment
7. Must possess the ability to promote an atmosphere of mutual respect
8. Must have general computer knowledge and use
9. Ability to utilize equipment and tools as required by department protocols
10. Ability to apply general veterinary medical knowledge
11. Must adhere to and promote PVSEC Core Values: Mutual Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Service Excellence, and Superior Care
Education (Certified):
1. Graduate of Accredited Veterinary Technician School required.
2. Pennsylvania Certified Veterinary Technician required.
Education (Non-Certified):
1. High School Diploma or GED required.
2. Veterinary Technician degree preferred.
Experience:
One to three years of experience as a Veterinary Technician preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)
Work Location:
One location
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
Contact: Shannon Valentino
svalentino@pittvetderm.com
posted March 2021