Registered Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant
About The Position
Animal Dermatology Clinic – Pasadena, part of the Animal Outpatient Specialty Network (AOSN), is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant. AOSN brings together veterinary specialty brands to provide coordinated specialty care across more than 60 primary locations, numerous satellite clinics, and services with over 100 board-certified specialty veterinarians. The network emphasizes clinical care, research, education, and residency training. The position supports compassionate patient care and excellent client service. The successful candidate is energetic, positive, proactive, punctual, accountable, adaptable, open to diversity, committed to clinic needs, and willing to teach and share ideas. The role includes veterinary nursing and procedural assistance, patient observation and communication with doctors, record keeping, medication dispensing as prescribed, housekeeping, and potential cross-training in front-office reception duties. The schedule excludes nights and weekends, though long or irregular hours may be required under pressure conditions.
Requirements
- Previous experience or training/education in a veterinary facility.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Friendly, outgoing, people-oriented manner.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Telephone and computer skills for potential front-office receptionist duties.
- Team-oriented and willing to learn new techniques and treatments and accept change.
- Medical skills including phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, animal preparation and restraint, anesthetic induction and monitoring, assisting with procedures, suturing cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues, applying bandages or splints, wound care, using a stethoscope and otoscope, and advising pet owners.
- Dependable attendance.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds.
- Ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum eight-hour day.
- Willingness to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.
Responsibilities
- Build excellent relationships with clients and pets in waiting areas and exam rooms, and exceed client service expectations.
- Prioritize compassionate nursing care for all patients.
- Perform housekeeping and maintenance duties.
- Conduct cursory examinations of animals and recognize potential patient issues.
- Clearly communicate findings to a doctor.
- Maintain records.
- Fill prescriptions and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor.
- Prepare and restrain animals during procedures; assist with procedures and anesthesia-related care.
- Perform medical tasks such as phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, suturing, applying bandages or splints, and wound care.
- Advise pet owners on proper care.
- Be capable of cross-training for front-office receptionist duties.
Benefits
- No nights or weekends.
- Robust vacation allowance, paid holidays, sick time/mental health days, paid parental leave, and leaves of absence.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage options.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits, plus Health Savings Accounts and wellbeing support including free counseling and referral services.
- 401(k) plan with safe harbor match, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, advisor support and resources, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Education support through certification programs and continuing education opportunities.
- Life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and commuting benefits.
- Company-provided scrubs.
- Discounts on services and medications for employee pets.
- Monthly bonus based on the clinic’s dietary sales.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
