Certified Veterinary Technician

Animal Dermatology Group; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5/8 work week

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Competitive wages

Monthly bonuses

Health/dental/vision

401K with match

CE opportunities

Uniforms

Pet care discounts

Travel occasionally

Job summary

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Lake Oswego seeks a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team. We value energetic, positive team players who can support veterinary care, assist front desk duties, and communicate clearly with clients.

The role includes clinical nursing tasks, patient handling, and collaboration with doctors in a busy dermatology practice. Strong veterinary tech background, reliable attendance, and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in a veterinary facility is required or preferred.
• Candidate must be friendly, outgoing and people oriented.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Ability to be cross‑trained for front desk duties and basic computer tasks.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong client/pet relations in waiting areas and exam rooms.
• Exceed client expectations and provide compassionate nursing care.
• Assist with housekeeping and maintenance as needed.
• Record keeping and communication of findings to a doctor.
• Fill prescriptions and dispense medications as prescribed.

Skills

Vet facility exp

People oriented

Excellent communication

Cross-trained for front office

Team player

Education

College ed for CVT

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

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 90 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.

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Lake Oswego is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team. 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:

• Phlebotomy
• IV catheter placement
• Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
• Anesthetic induction
• Anesthetic monitoring
• Assisting in surgery
• Suture cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues
• Apply bandages and/or splints
• Wound care
• Ability to use a stethoscope and otoscope
• 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:

• College or college-equivalent education as required in becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician
• 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

• A 5/8 work week (Monday through Friday) with the possibility of a 4/10 work week ( full-time employees only )
• Paid vacation ( full-time employees only )
• Paid holidays ( full-time employees only )
• Competitive wages
• Monthly bonuses based on clinic dietary sales ( full-time employees only )
• Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options ( full-time employees only )
• 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

*Some traveling may be required

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

Salary Description

$27 - $35 / hour depending on experience