Licensed Veterinary Technician

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network • Mount Pleasant, SC

just now • Onsite

About The Position

Animal 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 and over 80 doctors supporting its medical team. They strive to lead in clinical practice, research, and education, participating in drug/product development and clinical trials. ADG also operates the largest dermatology residency program approved by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. Animal Dermatology Clinic – Mount Pleasant, formerly Southeast Veterinary Dermatology & Ear Clinic, is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician. The ideal candidate should be energetic, positive, upbeat, take initiative, be committed to the needs of the clinic, punctual, willing to teach others and share ideas, open to diversity, adaptable to change, accountable, and able to see the big picture.

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
• Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
• Assisting in surgery
• Wound care
• 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

• 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

• 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 duties
• 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

• A 5/8 work week (Monday through Friday) with the possibility of a 4/10 work week (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
• Some traveling may be required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees