Veterinary Technician

at VCA Animal Hospitals

Record last updated: 6/13/2026 7:20:44 PM

Current Days Open
65
Reqs Seen
4
Current Min Salary
$21.00 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$24.00 (Hourly)
Historical Days Open
208
First Seen
7/17/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$19.00 (Hourly)
6/11/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$26.00 (Hourly)
6/11/2026

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Full Job Description

Seeking a Veterinary Technician! Location: 1152 Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 Compensation: the pay range for this position is $21-$24/hr VCA Fox Chapel Animal Hospital is seeking a full time Veterinary Technician to join the team at our 2-doctor practice in Pittsburgh, PA! VCA Fox Chapel has a long history of service to our community, a family atmosphere and excellent work-life balance! Our team works limited evening hours and Saturdays, and no holidays! We are proud of the extreme longevity of our team members, exceptional medical quality and client service! We focus on great medicine and great communication with our clients and colleagues! We also believe in progressive medicine and have a commitment to continuing to learn as a team! Check out our website here: https://vcahospitals.com/fox-chapel Why join VCA Fox Chapel team? We are passionate about supporting our technicians and are committed to your continuing education and personal career development. VCA is a community of dedicated professionals that will encourage you to explore everything a Veterinary Technician career has to offer. At VCA, we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. In addition, we support a work environment where you can focus on your career, happiness, and the patients you serve. Some of the many benefits of joining the VCA team: Access to the people and financial resources of a large veterinary community Advancement opportunities Career development programs Opportunities to give back through strong Animal Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities Continuing education allowance for full time credentialed vet technicians Tuition support and sponsorships Veterinary Technician license reimbursement Free mental health and wellness subscriptions (Head Space) Referral bonuses Competitive wage Medical, dental & vision insurance Generous hospital discounts Life, long and short-term disability insurance Paid parental leave Paid vacation and sick time 401(k) Full-time and Part-time positions available Why We Want You As a member of the VCA team, you will support the team by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Your mission will be to win the confidence of every pet parentby delivering an outstanding client experienceso we can provide exceptional care to every patient. We want you to use the knowledge that youve invested your time and talent in. The skills that will be utilized include, but are not limited to: Physical examinations and patient assessment Anesthesia monitoring Surgical preparation and assisting Dentistry Radiology Laboratory work Venipuncture Catheter placement Pharmacy Patient recovery Compassionate care of our hospitalized animals Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you! If you are a current associate, you 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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians including 500 who are board-certified specialists nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

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