Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant

divh2Job Opportunity At Animal Dermatology Group/h2pAnimal 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 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./ph3Position: Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant/h3pAnimal Dermatology Clinic Tacoma is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant. We are looking for someone with the following qualities:/pulliEnergetic/liliPositive/liliUpbeat personality/liliTakes initiative/liliCommitment to the needs of the clinic/liliPunctual/liliWillingness to teach others and share ideas/liliOpenness to diversity/liliAdaptability to change/liliAccountable/liliAble to see big picture/li/ulpRequirements/ppKnowledge, Skills and Abilities (including but not limited to):/pulliPrevious experience or training/education in a veterinary facility/liliMust be friendly, outgoing, people oriented/liliExcellent communication skills/liliMust be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties, telephone and computer skills are necessary/liliMust be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change/li/ulpMedical Related Skills:/pulliPhlebotomy (LVT applicants)/liliIV catheter placement (LVT applicants)/liliPreparing and restraining animals during procedures/liliAnesthetic induction (LVT applicants)/liliAnesthetic monitoring/liliAssisting with procedures/liliSuture cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues (LVT applicants)/liliApply bandages and/or splints/liliWound care/liliAbility to use a stethoscope and otoscope/liliAdvising pet owners on proper care, etc./li/ulpDuties (including but not limited to):/pulliDemonstrate excellent relations with client/pets in the waiting area and exam rooms/liliExceed the clients expectations of service/liliCompassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients/liliHousekeeping/maintenance/liliAbility to perform a cursory examination of an animal/liliAbility to recognize potential patient issues/liliClearly communicate your findings to a doctor/liliRecord keeping/liliFill prescription and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor, etc./li/ulpEducation and Physical Requirements:/pulliHigh school diploma or equivalent/liliDependable attendance is required/liliMust be able to lift 40 pounds/liliMust be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions/liliThe ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day./li/ulpBenefits:/pulliNo weekends/liliPaid vacation (full-time employees only)/liliPaid holidays (full-time employees only)/liliCompetitive wages/liliMonthly bonuses based on clinic dietary sales (full-time employees only)/liliMedical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options (full-time employees only)/liliVarious voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc./lili401K with employer match/liliCE opportunities/liliUniforms/liliDiscounts on services and medications for employee pets/li/ulp*Some traveling may be required/ppFor more information about Animal Dermatology Clinic, please visit our website animaldermatology.com!/p/div

Animal Dermatology Group, Inc