Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Description

Do you have veterinary technician experience and an interest in specialty medicine and dermatology? At Animal Dermatology Clinic - Mt Pleasant, we believe that great patient care starts with a happy team! We are seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

Why Join Our Team?

• Positive Culture: Join a growing, family-oriented atmosphere where we treat each other with respect and focus on collaborative patient care.
• True Work-Life Balance: Our full-time staff works a 4-day work week - no nights or weekends! Keep your Saturdays and Sundays free for family, friends, and fun.
• Specialized Focus: Dive deep into the rewarding world of dermatology and allergy, focusing on long-term client education and life-changing results for pets.

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Energetic
• Positive
• Upbeat personality
• Takes initiative
• Commitment to the needs of the clinic
• Punctual
• Willingness to teach others and share ideas
• Openness to diversity
• Adaptability to change
• Accountable
• Able to see big picture

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including but not limited to):

· Previous experience or training/ education in a veterinary facility

· Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”

· Excellent communication skills

· Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties, telephone and computer skills are necessary

· Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change

Medical Related Skills:

· Preparing and restraining animals during procedures

· Assisting in surgery

· Wound care

· Advising pet owners on proper care, etc.

Duties (including but not limited to):

· Demonstrate excellent relations with client/ pets in the waiting area and exam rooms

· Exceed the client’s expectations of service

· Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients

· Housekeeping/ maintenance

· Ability to perform a cursory examination of an animal

· Ability to recognize potential patient issues

· Clearly communicate your findings to a doctor

· Record keeping

· Fill prescription and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor, etc.

Education and Physical Requirements:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Dependable attendance is required

· Must be able to lift 40 pounds

· Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions

· The ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.

Benefits:

• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Monthly bonuses based on clinic dietary sales
• Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options
• Various voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.
• 401K with employer match
• CE opportunities
• Uniforms
• Discounts on services and medications for employee pets

Animal Dermatology Group (ADG) is the largest veterinary dermatology business in the U.S., providing the highest quality of specialty care to pets with acute and chronic skin conditions. ADG has over 40 locations nationwide. With over 80 doctors supporting the ADG medical team, they strive to lead in clinical practice, research and education in our field. In additional to providing advanced, dermatology specialized care to patients and supporting general practice veterinarians in our geographic service areas, ADG participates in drug/product development and clinical trials. ADG also has the largest dermatology residency program approved by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology to support the training of the next generation of dermatologists.

For more information about Animal Dermatology Clinic, please visit our website animaldermatology.com!

Salary : $18 - $28