Part-Time Certified Veterinary Technician

ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY GROUP, INC; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401K with employer match

CE opportunities

Uniforms

Discounts on services and medications

Some traveling may be required

Job summary

Animal Dermatology Clinic – Lake Oswego is seeking a Part-time Certified Veterinary Technician. The ideal candidate is energetic, people-oriented, and a team player willing to learn and adapt while delivering compassionate care.

Responsibilities include assisting in exams, nursing duties, record keeping, and potential front-office tasks. Competitive wages and benefits accompany a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in a veterinary facility
• Excellent communication skills
• Capable of cross-training for front desk duties and basic computer tasks
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and adapt to change

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent relations with clients and pets in waiting area and exam rooms
• Exceed client expectations of service
• Provide compassionate nursing care as a top priority
• Housekeeping/maintenance tasks
• Record keeping and communication of findings to a doctor
• Fill prescriptions and dispense medications as prescribed

Skills

Energetic

Positive

Upbeat personality

Takes initiative

Commitment to clinic needs

Punctual

Willingness to teach

Openness to diversity

Adaptability to change

Accountable

Big picture thinking

Education

College or college-equivalent education for CVT

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Job Type

Part-time

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 - 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 Description

$25 - $32 / hour depending on experience