Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician

About the role

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 90 doctors supporting the medical team, leading in clinical practice, research, and education. The organization participates in drug/product development and clinical trials and operates the largest dermatology residency program approved by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology. The opening is at the Derm For Pets/Animal Dermatology Clinic in Doylestown for an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Certified Veterinary Technician.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellent relations with clients and pets in the waiting area and exam rooms
• Exceed the client’s expectations of service
• Provide compassionate nursing care as the top priority for all patients
• Perform housekeeping and maintenance tasks
• Perform a cursory examination of an animal and recognize potential patient issues
• Clearly communicate findings to a doctor
• Maintain record keeping
• Fill prescriptions and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor

Requirements

• Previous experience or training/education in a veterinary facility
• Friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”
• Excellent communication skills
• Capable of being cross‑trained for front office receptionist duties; telephone and computer skills necessary
• Team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change
• Personal qualities: energetic, positive, upbeat personality; takes initiative; commitment to clinic needs; punctual; willingness to teach others and share ideas; openness to diversity; adaptability to change; accountable; able to see the big picture
• Medical‑related skills (for CVTs): phlebotomy, IV catheter placement, preparing and restraining animals during procedures, anesthetic induction and monitoring, assisting with procedures, suturing cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues, applying bandages and/or splints, wound care, using a stethoscope and otoscope, advising pet owners on proper care
• Education: high school diploma or equivalent
• Physical requirements: dependable attendance; able to lift 40 pounds; willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure; ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8‑hour day

Benefits

• No weekends
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Competitive wages
• Monthly bonuses based on clinic dietary sales
• Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short‑term disability benefit options
• Various voluntary benefit offerings (hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.)
• 401K with employer match
• Continuing education (CE) opportunities
• Uniforms
• Discounts on services and medications for employee pets
• Some traveling may be required

Pay

$21.00 – $30.00 per hour, depending on experience.