Dermatology Veterinary Technician
About The Position
MedVet is a fast-growing Emergency and Specialty provider with practices nationwide. We help our patients receive advanced medical treatments and innovations. Things like chemotherapy and radiation, cardiac ablations, treatments for glaucoma, physical rehabilitation, dermatology and so much more! We are looking for collaborative and driven people to join our clinical team. We thrive on people living out our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion to get their job done. Use your passion to drive the MedVet experience for our clients and patients, as well as your teammates. We are looking for: Dermatology Veterinary Technician. Proposed Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30a-4:30p. Small animals can experience over 160 different conditions that relate to dermatology. If you like a good mystery and the research it takes to come up with answers, Dermatology is the department for you! This team runs point on allergy testing, ear and skin cytology, skin scraping, fine needle aspiration, biopsies and cultures, as well as client education and collaboration.
Requirements
- State Registered Veterinary Technician license preferred
- Prior veterinary experience required, previous dermatology experience desired
- Proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
- Flexibility with work hours and able to work additional hours when necessary
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Manage appointments: obtain histories, medical record keeping, invoicing, patient discharges, etc.
- Perform “Gold standard” Intradermal and Serum allergy testing on both canines and felines.
- Intravenous catheter placement, venipuncture, performing biopsies, ear cytology’s, skin scraping/cytology’s, fungal disease testing, and various other laboratory testing.
- Assist with deep ear flushes (middle ear cleaning with video-otoscopy)
- Learn about and utilize various therapeutic diets for canines and felines based on allergic disease.
- Inspire, teach, multitask and be a highly functional team member
- Ensure documentation is accurate and complete
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Vision and Dental
- HSA, FSA and Independent Care Spending
- 401k with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Shift Differentials and On-call Pay
- Uniform Allowance
- Employee Pet Discounts and Pet Insurance
- Elective Short-Term Disability, Life and Accident Insurance and company paid Long Term Disability
- Continuing Education Opportunities and Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
