Part-Time Certified Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Animal Dermatology; Woodbridge (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary dermatology practice where your passion for animal care can shine! As a part-time Certified Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant, you'll work alongside board-certified dermatologists, gaining hands-on experience in a supportive environment. This role emphasizes excellent client relations, compassionate nursing care, and teamwork, ensuring that you contribute to the highest quality of care for pets with skin conditions. If you're energetic, adaptable, and committed to making a difference in the lives of animals, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Competitive wages

401K with employer match

CE opportunities

Discounts on services for employee pets

Uniforms

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a veterinary facility is required.
• Must be capable of cross-training for front office duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care to all patients.
• Communicate effectively with clients and doctors.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Friendly and outgoing

Adaptability to change

Education

College or college-equivalent education

Tools

Stethoscope

Otoscope

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 is seeking a part-time Certified Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant. 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
• Flexibility in work schedule and traveling

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 Registered Veterinary Technician
• 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: This is a great opportunity to learn a new skillset in a specialty practice! You get hands-on experience with a bord certified dermatologist.

• Competitive wages
• 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

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