Part-Time Certified Veterinary Technician

divh2Part-Time Certified Veterinary Technician/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 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./ppAnimal Dermatology Clinic - Lake Oswego is seeking a part-time Certified Veterinary Technician. 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/ulpKnowledge, 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/liliIV catheter placement/liliPreparing and restraining animals during procedures/liliAnesthetic induction/liliAnesthetic monitoring/liliAssisting in surgery/liliSuture cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues/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:/pulliCollege or college-equivalent education as required in becoming a Certified Veterinary Technician if applying to be a CVT/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:/pulliCompetitive wages/liliVarious voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc. if working 20+ hours/week/lili401K with employer match/liliCE opportunities/liliUniforms/liliDiscounts on services and medications for employee pets/li/ulp*Some traveling may be required/p/div