Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekends off (selected shifts)

401K with employer match

CE opportunities

Uniforms

Discounts on services and medications

Job summary

Animal Dermatology Clinic Las Vegas is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be energetic, friendly, and capable of assisting in examinations and procedures while providing compassionate patient care.

Responsibilities include front office duties, client communication, and basic nursing care. Must have veterinary facility experience and be willing to work long or irregular hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience or training in a veterinary facility.
• Must be friendly, outgoing and people oriented.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members.
• Able to be cross-trained for front office receptionist duties; telephone and computer skills required.
• Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent relations with clients and their pets in waiting areas and exam rooms.
• Exceed client expectations of service and maintain compassionate nursing care as a priority.
• Perform housekeeping and maintenance tasks as needed.
• Assist in examinations and restrain animals during procedures.
• Record keeping and communication of findings to the doctor.

Skills

Veterinary facility experience

People oriented

Excellent communication

Front office cross-training

Team player

Education

General veterinary knowledge

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.

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!