Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Competitive wages

Monthly bonuses based on clinic diet*

Medical, dental, vision, FSA, short‑/d

401K with employer match

CE opportunities

Uniforms

Discounts on services and medications

Job summary

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Summerville is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. We are looking for someone energetic, positive and dedicated to providing compassionate care for pets with dermatologic needs.

candidates should have veterinary facility exposure, strong communication, and be willing to assist with front office duties. This role may require long or irregular hours and a readiness to adapt within a busy clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience or training 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Energetic

Positive

Upbeat

People oriented

Team player

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Summerville 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:

• No weekends
• 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

*Some traveling may be required

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