Part-Time Registered Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network•Ontario, CA

1d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Ontario is seeking a Registered Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant to join its specialty dermatology team. The position works closely with Board-Certified Dermatologists and technical staff to manage complex cases, provide treatments that improve patients’ quality of life, and help communicate between doctors and clients. The successful candidate is energetic, positive, proactive, punctual, adaptable, professional, caring, and willing to teach others and share ideas. The role involves patient and client care in waiting areas and exam rooms, assisting with procedures, recognizing and communicating potential patient issues, maintaining records, and filling and dispensing medications as prescribed. Depending on qualifications, medical tasks may include phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, anesthesia induction and monitoring, and suturing. Other duties include preparing and restraining animals, applying bandages or splints, wound care, basic examinations, client education, and housekeeping. The clinic offers a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, on-call duties, or holiday shifts. The position requires the ability to work under pressure, lift 40 pounds, and walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach frequently during a minimum eight-hour day. Animal Dermatology Clinic - Ontario is part of Animal Dermatology Group, a U.S. veterinary dermatology specialty provider with more than 40 locations and over 100 doctors.

Requirements

Previous experience, training, or education in a veterinary facility.
Friendly, outgoing, people-oriented manner.
Excellent communication skills.
Telephone and computer skills, and ability to cross-train for front office receptionist duties.
Willingness to learn new techniques and treatments, work as part of a team, and accept change.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Dependable attendance.
Ability to lift 40 pounds.
Willingness to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions.
Ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum eight-hour day.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate nursing care to patients.
Work with Board-Certified Dermatologists and technical staff to manage complex cases and deliver treatments.
Help facilitate communication between doctors and clients.
Build positive relationships with clients and pets in waiting areas and exam rooms, and exceed client service expectations.
Prepare and restrain animals during procedures and assist with procedures.
Perform phlebotomy, place IV catheters, induce and monitor anesthesia, and suture cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues when qualified as an RVT.
Apply bandages or splints and provide wound care.
Use a stethoscope and otoscope.
Advise pet owners on proper care.
Perform cursory examinations and recognize potential patient issues.
Clearly communicate findings to a doctor.
Maintain patient records.
Fill prescriptions and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor.
Perform housekeeping and maintenance duties.
Be capable of cross-training for front office receptionist duties.
Teach others and share ideas as appropriate.

Benefits

Competitive wage and benefits package.
Consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, on-call duties, or holiday shifts.
Sick time and mental health days.
Paid parental leave and leaves of absence.
Free counseling and referral services.
401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% of pay and 50% match on up to 2% more of pay.
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.
Company-provided scrubs.
Discounts on services and medications for employee pets.
Opportunities for professional development and growth.