Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Grand Blanc, MI - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 17 - 30

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 80 doctors supporting the ADG medical team they strive to lead in clinical practice research and education in our 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 Grand Blanc is seeking a Licensed 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

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 with procedures

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 clients 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:

High school diploma or equivalent

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 (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 !

Salary Description

$17.50 - $30.00 / hour depending on experience

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Full-timeDescriptionAnimal 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 80 doctors supporting the ADG medical team the...