Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician

ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY GROUP, INC; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Education support

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

Animal Dermatology Group, Mt. Pleasant, is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. The role requires ability to assist with medical procedures, communicate with clients, and be cross-trained for front office duties.

We value an energetic, positive, and adaptable team member who can lift up to 40 pounds and work long or irregular hours. Benefits and a supportive clinic environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Must be friendly, outgoing and people oriented
• Able to cross-train for front office receptionist duties
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and accept change

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent relations with client/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/maintenance
• Ability to perform a cursory examination of an animal
• Clearly communicate findings to a doctor
• Record keeping
• Fill prescription and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor

Skills

Excellent communication

People oriented

Front office cross-training

Team player

Willingness to teach others

Able to lift 40 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network (AOSN) brings together leading veterinary specialty brands to serve as one of the largest veterinary specialty networks with more than 60 primary locations, numerous satellite clinics, and 100+ board-certified specialty DVMs and service lines co-located to offer clients coordinated, one-stop specialty care. AOSN is excellence-driven in clinical care, research, education, and residency training across every specialty it operates.

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Mt. Pleasant, Part Of AOSN, Is Seeking An Experienced Veterinary Assistant Or Licensed 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 with procedures
• 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

• 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

• Time away from work including no nights or weekends, a robust vacation allowance, paid holidays, sick time/mental health days, Paid Parental Leave, short- and long-term disability coverage options, and leaves of absence.
• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and Health Savings Accounts, as well as wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with safe harbor match, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, advisor support and resources, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through certification programs and CE opportunities.
• Additional benefits for life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, legal counseling, identity theft protection, commuting, and more.
• Company provided scrubs and discounts on services and medications for employee pets.
• Monthly bonus based on clinic’s dietary sales.

ADG/AOSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

Salary Description

$21.00 - 28.00/hour depending on experience