Certified Veterinary Technician

ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY GROUP, INC; 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

Benefits package including medical/dan

Vision, FSA, and short-term disability

401K with employer match

Continuing education (CE)

Uniforms

Employee pet discounts

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Animal Dermatology Group is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician in Lake Oswego to join our team. The role involves performing veterinary support tasks, front desk duties, and assisting doctors with patient care in a fast-paced dermatology clinic.

Candidates should be dependable, have excellent communication skills, and be willing to learn new techniques and adapt to changing procedures. The position offers full-time hours with competitive wages and benefits.

Qualifications

• College or college-equivalent education to become a Certified Veterinary Technician.
• Dependable attendance is required.
• Must lift up to 40 pounds.
• Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during an 8-hour day.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent relations with clients and pets in waiting area and exam rooms.
• Exceed the client’s expectations of service.
• Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients.
• Housekeeping and maintenance.
• Ability to perform cursory examinations of animals.
• Ability to recognize potential patient issues.
• Clearly communicate findings to a doctor.
• Record keeping and medication filling as prescribed by the doctor.

Skills

Energetic

Positive

Upbeat personality

Takes initiative

Commitment to the needs of the clinic

Punctual

Willingness to teach others

Openness to diversity

Adaptability to change

Accountable

Able to see big picture

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician

Job description

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.

Job Type

Full-time

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