Animal Surgery Technician

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.

• 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
• Able to see big picture

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

(including but not limited to):

• 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 clients 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
• Discounts on services and medications for employee pets

For more information about Animal Dermatology Clinic, please visit our website !

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