Animal Surgery Technician

Description:
Do you have veterinary technician experience and an interest in specialty medicine and dermatology? At Pet Allergy & Dermatology Specialists/Animal Dermatology Clinic - Allentown, we believe that great patient care starts with a happy team! We are seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team.Why Join Our Team?Positive Culture: Join a growing, family-oriented atmosphere where we treat each other with respect and focus on collaborative patient care.True Work-Life Balance: Our full-time staff works a 4-day work week.No Weekends and a Predictable Schedule: Only one possible evening shift per week. Keep your Saturdays and Sundays free for family, friends, and fun.Specialized Focus: Dive deep into the rewarding world of dermatology and allergy, focusing on long-term client education and life-changing results for pets.We are looking for someone with the following qualities:EnergeticPositiveUpbeat personalityTakes initiativeTeam-orientedCommitment to the needs of the clinicPunctualWillingness to teach others and share ideasOpenness to diversityAdaptability to changeAccountableAble to see big picture

Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including but not limited to):Previous experience or training/ education in a veterinary facilityMust be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”Excellent communication skillsMust be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties, telephone and computer skills are necessaryMust be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept changeMedical Related Skills:PhlebotomyIV catheter placementPatient handling, preparation for proceduresAnesthetic inductionAnesthetic monitoringAssisting in surgerySuture cutaneous and subcutaneous tissuesApply bandages and/or splintsWound careAbility to use a stethoscope and otoscopeAdvising pet owners on proper care, etc.Duties (including but not limited to):Demonstrate excellent relations with client/ pets in the waiting area and exam roomsExceed the client’s expectations of serviceCompassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patientsHousekeeping/ maintenanceAbility to perform a cursory examination of an animalAbility to recognize potential patient issuesClearly communicate your findings to a doctorRecord keepingAssist with procedures including intradermal allergy testing, video-otoscopy ear flushes, CO2 laser surgeries, etc.Education and Physical Requirements:College or college-equivalent education as required in becoming a Registered Veterinary TechnicianExperience in a veterinary hospital/clinic is requiredDependable attendance is requiredMust be able to lift 40 poundsMust be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditionsThe ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.Benefits:4-day (4/10) work week, no weekends (full-time employees only)Paid vacation (full-time employees only)Paid holidays (full-time employees only)Competitive wagesMonthly 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 matchCE opportunitiesUniformsDiscounts on services and medications for employee petsFor more information about Animal Dermatology Clinic, please visit our website animaldermatology.com!PIc44bb20b380c-31181-40379369