Certified Veterinary Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania

Certified Veterinary Technician jobs in Pennsylvania represent an active and growing market, with openings concentrated in companion animal clinics, emergency and specialty hospitals, research institutions, and zoo or wildlife facilities at experience levels from new graduate through senior technician. The heaviest hiring activity centers on Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh Valley, where established employers such as the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, and VCA Animal Hospitals maintain consistent staffing needs. Emergency and critical care, anesthesia, and diagnostic imaging are the specialties drawing the strongest demand from Pennsylvania practices. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles29
Top employerBanfield Pet Hospital
Top cityPittsburgh, PA
Cities hiring27
Work type92% On-site
Top industryAnimal Care

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Mission Pet Health
Certified Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care
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Mission Pet Health
New 4h ago
Certified Veterinary Technician - Urgent Care
Mission Pet Health
Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
Customer Service
Customer Support
$23 - $25/hr
10,000+

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Merck
Principal Scientist, Veterinary Pathology Board Certified
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Merck
New 9h ago
Principal Scientist, Veterinary Pathology Board Certified
Merck
West Point, Pennsylvania
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$210k - $331k/yr
Hybrid
Doctorate in Toxicology
10,000+

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Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT)
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New 11h ago
Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT/LVT)
University Drive Veterinary Hospital
State College, Pennsylvania
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
On-Site
Veterinary Technician Certification

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Certified Veterinary Technician
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Added 1d ago
Certified Veterinary Technician
Gree Hill Veterinary Care
Youngwood, Pennsylvania
Healthcare Administration
Maintenance & Repair
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Veterinary Technician Certification

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Mission Pet Health
Certified Veterinary Technician
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Mission Pet Health
Added 2d ago
Certified Veterinary Technician
Mission Pet Health
Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania
Animal Care & Husbandry
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
$22 - $26/hr
10,000+

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Certified Veterinary Technician Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Pittsburgh
2 jobs
State College
2 jobs
Bath
1 job
Muncy
1 job
Paoli
1 job
Stowe
1 job
Butler
1 job
Easton
1 job
Monaca
1 job

Certified Veterinary Technician Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Banfield Pet Hospital
Banfield Pet Hospital6 open roles
Petco
Petco3 open roles
NVA
NVA2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Animal Care & Pet Services
  • Consumer Goods
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Pennsylvania Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in certified veterinary technician jobs across Pennsylvania.

  • Active Pennsylvania veterinary technician certification through the State Board of Veterinary Medicine
  • Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) passage required by most Pennsylvania employers
  • Associate or bachelor's degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
  • Proficiency in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, and patient monitoring under veterinarian supervision
  • Experience with practice management software such as Avimark, Cornerstone, or ImproMed
  • Current rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis or willingness to obtain prior to patient-facing work

Certified Veterinary Technician Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a certified veterinary technician in Pennsylvania?

To become a certified veterinary technician in Pennsylvania, you must graduate from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program, pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination, and register with the Pennsylvania State Board of Veterinary Medicine, which issues the official CVT credential. Applications are submitted through the Pennsylvania Department of State. Renewal is required every two years and includes continuing education hours as set by the board.

How much do certified veterinary technicians make in Pennsylvania?

Certified veterinary technicians in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $46,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $36,480 for the lowest 10% to over $60,280 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire certified veterinary technicians in Pennsylvania?

Employers hiring certified veterinary technicians in Pennsylvania right now include Banfield Pet Hospital, Petco, and NVA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's density of specialty referral hospitals, university veterinary programs, and corporate general-practice groups means full-time positions with benefits are far more common here than in many other states.

Which Pennsylvania cities have the most certified veterinary technician jobs?

Pittsburgh, State College, and Bath account for the largest share of certified veterinary technician openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of its concentration of specialty and emergency hospitals, university affiliates, and corporate clinic chains, while Pittsburgh's strong medical and research infrastructure drives demand there, and the Lehigh Valley's rapid suburban growth has brought a surge of general and urgent-care practices that hire consistently.

Are there remote certified veterinary technician jobs in Pennsylvania?

Yes, but they are rare. Veterinary technology is a hands-on clinical role, so the overwhelming majority of positions require on-site patient care. About 8% of certified veterinary technician openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those few positions are almost exclusively in telehealth triage, veterinary billing auditing, or pharmaceutical or medical-device technical support roles that draw on clinical knowledge without requiring direct animal handling.

How can I get hired as a certified veterinary technician in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a veterinary assistant or kennel technician role at a Pennsylvania multi-doctor practice or emergency hospital while completing or having just completed an AVMA-accredited program. Large Pennsylvania employers such as the University of Pennsylvania Ryan Veterinary Hospital and regional VCA and BluePearl locations run new-graduate onboarding tracks that pair you with a credentialed technician mentor. Holding your CVT credential from the Pennsylvania State Board of Veterinary Medicine before your first application gives you a clear advantage over candidates who have not yet tested, even with limited clinical hours.

Where can I find and apply to certified veterinary technician jobs in Pennsylvania?

You can find and apply to certified veterinary technician jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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