Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY GROUP, INC; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; 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 – Las Vegas is seeking a part-time veterinary assistant to join their growing team. The ideal candidate is energetic, people oriented, and able to work with both clients and pets.

Candidates should have prior veterinary facility experience, strong communication, and be willing to cross-train for front-desk duties. The role includes nursing tasks, client education, and occasional long or irregular hours.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in a veterinary facility.
• Friendly, outgoing, people oriented.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Cross-trained for front office reception; telephone and computer skills required.
• Team player willing to learn new techniques and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Build excellent client/pet relations in waiting area and exam rooms.
• Exceed the client expectations of service.
• Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients.
• Housekeeping/maintenance.
• Record keeping and paperwork.

Skills

People oriented

Excellent communication

Team player

Willingness to teach others

Adaptable to change

Education

Veterinary experience or training/education in a veterinary facility

Tools

Stethoscope

Otoscope

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 - Las Vegas Is Seeking a Part-time Veterinary Assistant To Join Their Growing Team. 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

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

• Veterinary experience is required
• 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

• Weekends and major holidays off!
• Competitive wages
• 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

$22 - $26 / hour depending on experience