Do you love animals and want to work at an exciting veterinary hospital? If so, then VCA Northview Animal Hospital Specialty Referral Center is the right place for you! We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Technician Assistant to join our team. We are a thriving AAHA accredited general medicine and multi-specialty hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic team and expand your knowledge while working in a fast-paced environment. **_Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:_** The successful candidates must be friendly, outgoing, “people-oriented” and have above average communication skills. Candidates will have the ability to thrive in a team oriented environment, be well groomed, organized, detail oriented, have the ability to take direction, handle patients compassionately and safely. Excellent telephone and computer skills are necessary. Candidates must possess sound decision making skills and be able to multi-task. **_Duties:_** Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: + Client Service + Patient Care + Assist Doctors and Technicians + Record Keeping + Radiology + Have a complete understanding of the principles of disinfection and sterilization + Laboratory + Pharmacy + Housekeeping/Maintenance + Animal Restraint **_Physical Requirements:_** + Must be able to lift 40 lbs. several times per day + Must be able to walk, bend, stand and reach continuously during a minimum 8 hour day + Visual acuity sufficient to maintain accurate medical records + Understand written and spoken directions + Fine motor skills adequate for using common hospital equipment such as: electric clippers, syringes, radiology equipment, laboratory equipment, etc. + Must be able to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions + Dependable attendance is required + Must be able to work some evenings, weekends and holidays **_Education and Experience:_** High school diploma. Must have experience working with the public. Previous work experience in a veterinary hospital is a plus. **_Benefits_** _:_ We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! Ready to be part of a team that feels like family? Apply today! We look forward to hearing from you soon. **If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.** Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com