Veterinary Assistant

Animal Dermatology Group; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekends

Paid vacation

Monthly bonuses based on clinic dietary sales

401K with employer match

Discounts on services and medications for employee pets

Job summary

Animal Dermatology Group in Tustin, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to provide top-quality care to pets with skin conditions. Ideal candidates should bring at least three years of experience, strong communication skills, and a positive, people-oriented personality. The role includes a variety of tasks from assisting in surgery to client interaction. Benefits include no weekends, paid vacations, and medical insurance options among others, promoting a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of Veterinary Assistant experience, including monitoring anesthesia.
• Must be friendly, outgoing, 'people oriented'.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent relations with client/pets.
• Exceed the client’s expectations of service.
• Provide compassionate nursing care for patients.
• Record keeping and filling prescriptions.

Skills

Veterinary Assistant experience

Excellent communication skills

People oriented

Team player

Education

Minimum of three years experience

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 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 - Tustin is seeking an 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including but not limited to)

• Minimum of three years of Veterinary Assistant experience, including monitoring anesthesia
• 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
• 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

• No weekends
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Monthly bonuses based on clinic dietary sales
• Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short‑term disability benefit options
• 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