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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. With over 90 doctors supporting the ADG medical team, they strive to lead in clinical practice, research and education in our field. In additional 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 - White Plains is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate excellent relations with client/ pets in the waiting area and exam rooms
- Exceed the client’s expectations of service
- Provide compassionate nursing care
- Perform housekeeping and maintenance duties
- Perform a cursory examination of an animal
- Recognize potential patient issues
- Clearly communicate findings to a doctor
- Record keeping
- Fill prescriptions and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor
Requirements
- Previous experience or training/education in a veterinary facility
- Must be friendly, outgoing, and people-oriented
- Excellent communication skills
- Capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties
- Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Dependable attendance is required
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds
- Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions
- Ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day
Skills
- Phlebotomy
- IV catheter placement
- Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
- Anesthetic induction
- Anesthetic monitoring
- Assisting with procedures
- 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
- Telephone skills
- Computer skills
Location
- White Plains
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
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, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.
- 401K with employer match
- CE opportunities
- Uniforms
- Discounts on services and medications for employee pets
About the Company
- 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.
- 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.