Veterinary Technician - Dermatology
Innovetive PetCare•Dunwoody, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
Dogwood Veterinary Specialty and Emergency is expanding specialty medicine in Dunwoody, Georgia, and is looking for Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants to build their careers in advanced dermatology. This is an opportunity to work alongside specialty clinicians while caring for patients with complex dermatologic, allergic, and chronic skin and ear conditions. You'll have the opportunity to develop advanced technical skills, deepen your understanding of specialty medicine, and become an important part of a team focused on improving long-term patient outcomes. We are seeking experienced Licensed Veterinary Technicians (LVTs), and Veterinary Assistants with an interest in Veterinary Dermatology, Specialty Medicine, Patient Care, Diagnostics, and Client Education.
Requirements
- 1+ year of veterinary hospital experience
- Experience in General Practice, Urgent Care, Emergency, or Specialty Veterinary Medicine
- Strong animal handling and restraint skills
- Venipuncture and sample collection
- Familiarity with laboratory diagnostics
- Patient monitoring and nursing care
- Accurate medical record documentation
- Strong client communication and education skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a specialty environment
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach throughout the workday
- Ability to lift, carry, and assist with restraining patients weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance available when appropriate
- Ability to safely handle animals of varying sizes, breeds, temperaments, and medical conditions
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks requiring manual dexterity, including restraint, sample collection, documentation, and equipment operation
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced specialty and emergency hospital environment
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, veterinarians, specialists, and hospital team members
Nice To Haves
- LVT credentials or the ability to sit for the VTNE
- Previous Veterinary Dermatology experience
- Specialty or referral hospital experience
- Strong cytology and laboratory skills
- Experience with chronic case management
- Experience with allergy testing or dermatologic diagnostics
- Interest in advanced veterinary nursing or specialty certification
Responsibilities
- Support specialty consultations, diagnostics, treatment, and ongoing management of dermatology patients.
- Assist with dermatology consultations and specialty examinations.
- Provide nursing support for chronic and complex dermatology cases.
- Care for patients with allergies and allergic skin disease, chronic dermatitis, otitis and ear disease, bacterial and fungal skin infections, and autoimmune and immune-mediated skin disorders.
- Monitor patient comfort, treatment response, and overall progress.
- Collect, prepare, and handle diagnostic samples.
- Assist with skin scrapings, skin and ear cytology, fungal culture collection, diagnostic sample preparation, and allergy testing and specialty diagnostics.
- Maintain accurate medical records and diagnostic documentation.
- Administer medications and treatments as directed.
- Support topical therapy and allergy treatment protocols.
- Assist with medicated baths and dermatologic procedures.
- Support sedation and anesthesia when required.
- Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas for specialty procedures.
- Educate clients about medications and treatment protocols.
- Reinforce home-care and preventative recommendations.
- Support chronic allergy and dermatology management.
- Help clients understand follow-up recommendations.
- Build trusting relationships with clients throughout the treatment process.
Benefits
- Generous annual Continuing Education support
- 2 paid Continuing Education days
- Mentorship from board-certified specialists
- Specialty-focused training and development
- Support for advanced certifications
- Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) career pathways
- Veterinary technician licensure reimbursement
- License renewal assistance
- Professional membership support
- HeadStart Student Loan Repayment Program for eligible credentialed veterinary technicians
- Competitive compensation based on experience and credentialing
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Calm Health wellness resources
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Employee Pet Care Discounts
- Rocket Lawyer Legal Benefits for you and your immediate family
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
