Registered Veterinary Technician

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 60 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.

Golden Gate Veterinary Specialists a member of Animal Dermatology Group is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician to join our team. We are looking for someone excited about working across the specialties of Internal Medicine Dermatology and Oncology. We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

• Positive attitude
• Energetic
• Takes initiative
• Willing to teach others and share ideas
• Open to diversity
• Adaptable to change
• Accountable

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 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:

• 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

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