Veterinary Assistant

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network•Marina del Rey, CA

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 60 doctors, striving to lead in clinical practice, research, and education. They participate in drug/product development and clinical trials and operate the largest dermatology residency program approved by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. Animal Dermatology Clinic - Marina del Rey is seeking a Veterinary Assistant who is energetic, positive, upbeat, takes initiative, is committed to the clinic's needs, punctual, willing to teach 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
Phlebotomy
IV catheter placement
Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
Anesthetic monitoring
Assisting in surgery
Apply bandages and/or splints
Wound care
Ability to use a stethoscope
Advising pet owners on proper care, etc.
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

Responsibilities

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

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