Part-Time Certified Veterinary Technician

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401K with employer match

CE opportunities

Uniforms provided

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Lake Oswego is seeking a part-time Certified Veterinary Technician to join our dermatology team. The successful candidate will care for pets, assist doctors, and support front-desk duties when needed, with a focus on compassionate nursing care. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

We value an energetic, positive attitude and a commitment to patient and client care, with the ability to adapt to changing schedules in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• CVT certification or college-equivalent education as required to become a CVT
• Person must be friendly, outgoing and people oriented
• Excellent communication skills are essential
• Capable of cross-training for front office receptionist duties; telephone and computer skills necessary
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and adapt to change

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent relations with clients and pets in waiting areas and exam rooms
• Exceed client expectations of service
• Provide compassionate nursing care as a top priority
• Perform housekeeping/maintenance as needed
• Be able to perform cursory examination of animals and recognize potential issues
• Clearly communicate findings to a doctor
• Record keeping and accurate documentation
• Fill prescriptions and dispense medications as prescribed

Skills

People oriented

Communication skills

Team player

Initiative

Education

Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Tools

Stethoscope

Otoscope

Phlebotomy

IV catheter

Anesthetic monitoring

Anesthetic induction

Suture and wound care tools

Job description

Part-Time Certified Veterinary Technician

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network Animal Dermatology Clinic - Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States

About this position

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 addition 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 part-time Certified Veterinary Technician. 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 if applying to be a CVT
• 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

• Competitive wages
• Various voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc. if working 20+ hours/week
• 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 Information

$18 - $31Hourly Wage