Licensed Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Do you have veterinary technician experience and an interest in specialty medicine and dermatology? At Animal Dermatology Clinic - Mt Pleasant, we believe that great patient care starts with a happy team! We are seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team. Join a growing, family-oriented atmosphere where we treat each other with respect and focus on collaborative patient care. Our full-time staff works a 4-day work week - no nights or weekends! Keep your Saturdays and Sundays free for family, friends, and fun. Dive deep into the rewarding world of dermatology and allergy, focusing on long-term client education and life-changing results for pets.
Requirements
- Previous experience or training/ education in a veterinary facility
- Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”
- Excellent communication skills
- Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties, telephone and computer skills are necessary
- Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change
- 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
- Energetic
- Positive
- Upbeat personality
- Takes initiative
- 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
- Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
- Assisting in surgery
- Wound care
- Advising pet owners on proper care, etc.
- Demonstrate excellent relations with client/ pets in the waiting area and exam rooms
- Exceed the client’s expectations of service
- Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients
- Housekeeping/ maintenance
- Ability to perform a cursory examination of an animal
- Ability to recognize potential patient issues
- Clearly communicate your findings to a doctor
- Record keeping
- Fill prescription and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor, etc.
Benefits
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Competitive wages
- Monthly bonuses based on clinic dietary sales
- Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
