Registered Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Animal Dermatology; California; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary dermatology is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant. This role requires a friendly, energetic individual with excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient care. You will be responsible for providing compassionate nursing care, assisting in surgeries, and maintaining client relations. Join a team that values adaptability and teamwork, and enjoy a fulfilling career in a supportive environment. With competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, this position is perfect for those passionate about animal care and veterinary medicine.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401K with employer match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Discounts on services for employee pets

CE opportunities

Uniforms

Monthly bonuses based on sales

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary facility is required.
• Must be capable of cross-training for front office duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate nursing care to all patients.
• Communicate findings clearly to the doctor.
• Maintain excellent relations with clients and pets.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Anesthetic monitoring

Wound care

Education

College or college-equivalent education for RVT

Tools

Stethoscope

Otoscope

Job 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 - Marina del Rey is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician or experienced 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

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

Duties

• Demonstrate excellent relations with clients/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 prescriptions and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor

Education and Physical Requirements

• College or college-equivalent education as required in becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician (if RVT)
• 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.

For more information about Animal Dermatology Clinic, please visit our website animaldermatology.com!