Surgical Veterinary Technician at Animal Outpatient Specialty Network

Job Description:

Latest job information from Animal Outpatient Specialty Network for the position of Surgical Veterinary Technician. If the Surgical Veterinary Technician vacancy in Allentown matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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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 areseeking 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 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
• Discounts on services and medications for employee pets

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

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Job Info:

• Company: Animal Outpatient Specialty Network
• Position: Surgical Veterinary Technician
• Work Location: Allentown
• Country: US

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