Certified Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network • Allentown, PA

2d • $21 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

At Pet Allergy & Dermatology Specialists/Animal Dermatology Clinic - Allentown, we are seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. We offer a positive, family-oriented atmosphere with a focus on collaborative patient care. This role offers a true work-life balance with a 4-day work week, no weekends, and only one possible evening shift per week. The position allows for a specialized focus in dermatology and allergy, emphasizing long-term client education and life-changing results for pets.

Requirements

• Previous experience or training/ education in a veterinary facility
• Friendly, outgoing, “people oriented” personality
• 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
• 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.
• 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
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent relations with client/ pets in the waiting area and exam rooms
• Exceed the client’s expectations of service
• Provide compassionate nursing care as the top priority for all patients
• Perform housekeeping/ maintenance duties
• Perform a cursory examination of an animal
• Recognize potential patient issues
• Clearly communicate findings to a doctor
• Perform record keeping
• Assist with procedures including intradermal allergy testing, video-otoscopy ear flushes, CO2 laser surgeries, etc.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree