Dermatology Veterinary Technician

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision & Dental

401k with employer match

Paid Time Off

Shift differentials

Uniform allowance

Pet discounts

Pet insurance

Disability insurance

Education assistance

Job summary

MedVet Medical & Cancer Centers for Pets in New Orleans seeks a Dermatology Veterinary Technician to support a busy dermatology service, including allergy testing and cytology, with emphasis on client education and teamwork. The ideal candidate is a State Registered Veterinary Technician with veterinary clinic experience, especially in dermatology, and strong communication skills.

We offer comprehensive benefits, a collaborative culture and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred.
• Prior veterinary experience required; dermatology experience desired.
• Proficient in calculations (drug dosages, CRIs, unit conversions).
• Flexibility with work hours in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage appointments: histories, medical records, invoicing, patient discharges.
• Perform intradermal and serum allergy testing on dogs and cats.
• Assist with IV catheter placement, venipuncture, biopsies, ear cytology and skin testing.
• Assist with deep ear flushes using video-otoscopy.
• Learn about and utilize therapeutic diets for allergic disease.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation.

Skills

Drug calculations

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

State Registered Veterinary Technician license

Job description

MedVetis a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations. Things like chemotherapy and radiation, cardiac ablations, treatments for glaucoma, physical rehabilitation, dermatology and so much more! We are looking for collaborative and driven people to join our clinical team.

We thrive on people living out our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion to get their job done. Use your passion to drive the MedVet experience for our clients and patients, as well as your teammates.

We are looking for:

DermatologyVeterinaryTechnician

Small animals can experience over 160 different conditions that relate to dermatology. If you like a good mystery and the research it takes to come up with answers, Dermatology is the department for you! This team runs point on allergy testing, ear and skin cytology, skin scraping, fine needle aspiration, biopsies and cultures, as well as client education and collaboration.

What you'll do:

• Manage appointments: obtain histories, medical record keeping, invoicing, patient discharges, etc.
• Perform "Gold standard" Intradermal and Serum allergy testing on both canines and felines.
• Intravenous catheter placement, venipuncture, performing biopsies, ear cytology's, skin scraping/cytology's, fungal disease testing, and various other laboratory testing.
• Assist with deep ear flushes (middle ear cleaning with video-otoscopy)
• Learn about and utilize various therapeutic diets for canines and felines based on allergic disease.
• Inspire, teach, multitask and be a highly functional team member
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete

Who you are:

• State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred
• Prior veterinary experience required, previous dermatology experience desired
• Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
• Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Perks and Benefits include:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Vision and Dental
• HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending
• 401k with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials and On-call Pay
• Uniform Allowance
• Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance
• Elective Short-Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance and company paid Long Term Disability
• Continuing Education Opportunities and Assistance Program

Come as you are.MedVetis an equal opportunity employer. We are also a drug-free organization, therefore employment with MedVetis dependent upon the passing of a drug screen and background check.

MedVet does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.