Overview
Experienced Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Sacramento, USA at ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY GROUP, INC
Job Type: Full-time
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. With over 90 doctors supporting the ADG medical team, they strive to lead in clinical practice, research and education in our field. In addition to providing advanced, dermatology specialized care to patients and supporting general practice veterinarians in our geographic service areas, ADG participates in drug/product development and clinical trials.
ADG also has the largest dermatology residency program approved by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology to support the training of the next generation of dermatologists.
Animal Dermatology Clinic – Sacramento Qualities
- Energetic
- Positive
- Upbeat personality
- Takes initiative
- 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
Requirements
- Previous experience or training/education in a veterinary facility
- Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”
- Excellent communication and customer service skills. We believe in professionalism and great patient care.
- 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
- Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
- Assisting in surgery
- Apply bandages and/or splints
- Wound care
- Ability to use a stethoscope and otoscope
- Advising pet owners on proper care
Duties
- 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
- Fill prescription and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor
Education and
Physical Requirements
- 2 years of veterinary experience required
- Veterinary dermatology experience is preferred
- Dependable attendance is required
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds
- The ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day
Benefits
- No weekends or holidays
- 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, 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 !
Salary: $20 – $25 per hour depending on experience
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Title: Experienced Veterinary Assistant
Company: ANIMAL DERMATOLOGY GROUP, INC
Location: Sacramento, USA
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