Registered Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Animal Dermatology Clinic San Diego

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 San Diego 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

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 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 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