Job Description

Full-time

Description

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 60 doctors supporting the ADG medical team they strive to lead in clinical practice research and education in our 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 - Cary is seeking a Veterinary Assistant . We are looking for someone with the following 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

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

• Phlebotomy
• IV catheter placement
• Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
• Anesthetic monitoring
• Assisting in surgery
• Apply bandages and/or splints
• Wound care
• Ability to use a stethoscope
• Advising pet owners on proper care etc.

• 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
• Fill prescription and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor etc.

• 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:

• Time away from work including no nights or weekends a robust vacation allowance paid holidays sick time/mental health days Paid Parental Leave short- and long-term disability coverage options and leaves of absence.
• Comprehensive benefits for medical prescription drug dental vision and Health Savings Accounts as well as wellbeing support including free counseling and referral services.
• Savings and retirement resources including a 401(k) plan with safe harbor match flexible spending accounts retirement readiness tools advisor support and resources rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through certification programs and CE opportunities.
• Additional benefits for life insurance supplemental health protection plans legal counseling identity theft protection commuting and more.
• Company provided scrubs and discounts on services and medications for employee pets.
• Monthly bonus based on clinics dietary sales.

Salary Description

$17.98 - 22.00 / hour depending on experience

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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