Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY GROUP, INC; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends

401K with employer match

CE opportunities

Uniforms

Discounts on services and medications

Job summary

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Bakersfield is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant. The role requires energetic, positive, and people-oriented candidates who can multitask in a fast-paced veterinary setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, front desk cross-training, client communication, and basic medical support. No weekends; competitive wages and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Prior experience or training in a veterinary facility is required.
• Friendly, outgoing, people-oriented demeanor is essential.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members.
• Ability to be cross-trained for front office duties and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent relations with clients and pets in waiting areas and exam rooms.
• Exceed client expectations of service and care.
• Provide compassionate nursing care as a priority for all patients.
• Housekeeping and maintenance duties within the clinic.
• Perform cursory examinations and recognize potential issues.
• Clearly communicate findings to a doctor.
• Record keeping and filing appropriately.
• Fill prescriptions and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor.

Skills

Energetic

Positive

People oriented

Excellent communication

Team player

Willingness to learn

Adaptability

Education

Veterinary facility training/education

Tools

Stethoscope

Otoscope

Job description

Job Type

Part-time

Animal Dermatology Group (ADG)

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 - Bakersfield

is seeking a part-time 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

• 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

• Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
• Assisting in surgery
• 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

• 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
• Competitive wages
• Various voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc. if working 20 or more 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

$23 - $27 / hour depending on experience