Part-Time Certified Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant

ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY GROUP, INC; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights or weekends

Mental health days

401(k) plan

Job summary

Animal Dermatology Group, Inc. is seeking a Part-time Certified Veterinary Technician or Veterinary Assistant for our Wayne location.

The candidate should be energetic, friendly, and able to work well within a team, with responsibilities spanning clinical assistance, animal handling, and potential front office duties. Requirements include prior veterinary experience or training, strong communication skills, and flexibility for long or irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Prior experience or training in a veterinary facility is required.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, outgoing demeanor are essential.
• Capable of cross-training for front office receptionist duties and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent relations with clients and pets in waiting areas and exam rooms.
• Exceed clients' expectations of service and provide compassionate nursing care.
• Assist doctors during procedures and participate in housekeeping/maintenance tasks.
• Record keeping and inventory responsibilities, including prescription filling.
• Cross-train for front desk duties as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Animal restraint

Anesthetic induction

Anesthetic monitoring

Procedure assistance

Suturing

Bandaging

Wound care

Stethoscope use

Owner counseling

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 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.

Job Type: Part-time

Animal Dermatology Clinic – Wayne Is Seeking a Part‑time Certified Veterinary Technician Or 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

Requirements

• 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including but not limited to):

• Phlebotomy (LVT applicants)


• IV catheter placement (LVT applicants)


• Preparing and restraining animals during procedures


• Anesthetic induction (LVT applicants)


• Anesthetic monitoring


• Assisting with procedures


• Suture cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues (LVT applicants)


• 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, sick time/mental health days, Paid Parental Leave, and leaves of absence.


• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.


• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with safe harbor match, retirement readiness tools, advisor support and resources, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.


• Education support through certification programs and CE opportunities.


• Company provided scrubs and discounts on services and medications for employee pets.

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

$23.00 - 29.00 / hour depending on experience