Certified Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Animal Dermatology Group•Billings, MT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Billings is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join their team. This role is crucial to the medical process, working closely with Board-Certified Dermatologists and the technical team to manage complex cases, provide treatments for enhanced quality of life, and facilitate communication between doctors and clients. The ideal candidate is energetic, positive, takes initiative, and is committed to the clinic's needs. They should be punctual, willing to share knowledge, adaptable, able to see the big picture, and professional and caring with patients and clients.

Requirements

Previous experience or training/ education in a veterinary facility
Friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”
Excellent communication skills
Capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties
Telephone and computer skills are necessary
Team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change
Phlebotomy (CVT applicants)
IV catheter placement (CVT applicants)
Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
Anesthetic induction (CVT applicants)
Anesthetic monitoring
Assisting with procedures
Suture cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues (CVT applicants)
Apply bandages and/or splints
Wound care
Ability to use a stethoscope and otoscope
Advising pet owners on proper care
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

Nice To Haves

Specialty in Dermatology
Interest in specialty medicine and dermatology

Responsibilities

Manage complex cases
Provide enhanced quality of life via treatments
Provide a bridge of communication between the doctor and client
Demonstrate excellent relations with client/ pets in the waiting area and exam rooms
Exceed the client’s expectations of service
Provide compassionate nursing care for all patients
Perform housekeeping/ maintenance
Perform a cursory examination of an animal
Recognize potential patient issues
Clearly communicate findings to a doctor
Record keeping
Fill prescriptions and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor

Benefits

Competitive wage
Benefits package
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Sick time/mental health days
Paid Parental Leave
Leaves of absence
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% of pay and 50% match on up to 2% more of pay
Retirement readiness tools, advisor support and resources, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through certification programs and CE opportunities
Company provided scrubs
Discounts on services and medications for employee pets