Veterinary Assistant

Animal Dermatology Group; Lake Oswego (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K with employer match

CE opportunities

Uniforms

Discounts on services and medications

Job summary

Animal Dermatology Group in Lake Oswego, OR is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team. You will assist in medical procedures, restrain animals, and support clients in person and on the phone, while learning front desk duties and maintaining a clean, organized clinic environment.

The ideal candidate is energetic, reliable, and eager to grow with a busy specialty practice. Must be friendly, able to lift 40 pounds, and willing to work long or irregular hours. Salary: $18-$26/hour.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in a veterinary facility.
• Friendly, outgoing, people oriented with excellent communication.
• Able to cross-train for front office duties and use computer skills.
• Team player willing to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgery and restrain animals.
• Provide nursing care and wound care.
• Record keeping and prescription filling.
• Housekeeping and maintenance.
• Offer client education and care recommendations.

Skills

People oriented

Communication

Team player

Adaptable

Willing to learn

Job description

Job Type
Full-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 - Lake Oswego is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our 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 issuesClearly 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:

• 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 !

Salary Description

$18 - 26 / hour depending on experience