Certified Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant

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 or experienced Veterinary Assistant

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: Energetic Positive Upbeat personality Takes initiative Team-oriented 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 Patient handling preparation for 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 Assist 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 Technician Experience in a veterinary hospital/clinic is required 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: 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 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 For more information about Animal Dermatology Clinic please visit our website ! Salary Description $21 - $26/hour depending on experience Required Experience: Senior IC