Registered Veterinary Technician

Animal Dermatology Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Monthly bonuses

401K with employer match

Discounts on services for employee pets

Job summary

A leading veterinary organization in California seeks a Registered Veterinary Technician to provide specialized care to pets. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication, teamwork, and adaptability. Responsibilities include assisting in surgeries, managing patient care, and connecting with clients effectively. Benefits include competitive wages, a flexible work schedule, and various medical benefits. This full-time position supports the dynamic work environment of veterinary care, where compassion and professionalism are key components.

Qualifications

• Previous experience or training in a veterinary facility.
• Must be capable of cross-training for front office duties.
• Ability to assist in surgery and monitor anesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent relations with clients and pets.
• Provide compassionate nursing care to all patients.
• Communicate findings clearly to a doctor.
• Manage record keeping and fill prescriptions.

Skills

Energetic

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Adaptability to change

Friendly and outgoing

Education

College or college-equivalent education for Registered Veterinary Technician

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 primary practice locations nationwide. With over 60 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 - Marina del Rey

is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician. 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:

• 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 issuesClearly 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:

• A 5/8 work week (Monday through Friday) with the possibility of a 4/10 work week (full-time employees only)
• Paid vacation (full-time employees only)
• Paid holidays (full-time employees only)
• Competitive wages
• Monthly bonuses based on clinic dietary sales (full-time employees only)
• Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options (full-time employees only)
• 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

Some traveling may be required.