Certified Veterinary Technician
9 days ago
Allentown
Job DescriptionDescription: Do you have veterinary technician experience and an interest in specialty medicine and dermatology? At Pet Allergy & Dermatology Specialists/Animal Dermatology Clinic - Allentown, we believe that great patient care starts with a happy team! We are seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our team. Why Join Our Team? • Positive Culture: Join a growing, family-oriented atmosphere where we treat each other with respect and focus on collaborative patient care., • True Work-Life Balance: Our full-time staff works a 4-day work week., • No Weekends and a Predictable Schedule: Only one possible evening shift per week. Keep your Saturdays and Sundays free for family, friends, and fun., • Specialized Focus: Dive deep into the rewarding world of dermatology and allergy, focusing on long-term client education and life-changing results for pets. We are looking for someone with the following qualities: • Energetic, • Positive, • Upbeat personality, • Takes initiative, • Team-oriented, • Commitment to the needs of the clinic, • Punctual, • Willingness to teach others and share ideas, • Openness to diversity, • Adaptability to change, • Accountable, • 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 Medical Related Skills: • Phlebotomy, • IV catheter placement, • Patient handling, preparation for procedures, • Anesthetic induction, • Anesthetic monitoring, • Assisting in surgery, • Suture cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues, • Apply bandages and/or splints, • Wound care, • Ability to use a stethoscope and otoscope, • Advising pet owners on proper care, etc. Duties (including but not limited to): • 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, • Assist with procedures including intradermal allergy testing, video-otoscopy ear flushes, CO2 laser surgeries, etc. Education and Physical Requirements: • College or college-equivalent education as required in becoming a Registered Veterinary Technician, • Experience in a veterinary hospital/clinic is required, • 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. Benefits: • 4-day (4/10) work week, no weekends (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 PIa456138f7a23-25405-39409984