Certified Veterinary Technician or Experienced Veterinary Assistant
$39,520–$70,720 year
On-siteBillings, Montana, United States
Job Summary
Manage complex dermatology cases by assisting with procedures, performing wound care, and administering medications as prescribed. Prepare and restrain animals, conduct cursory examinations, and clearly communicate findings to board-certified veterinarians. Provide compassionate nursing care while demonstrating excellent relations with clients in exam rooms and the waiting area. Handle front office receptionist duties, including telephone and computer tasks, and maintain accurate record keeping. Collaborate with a technical team to deliver enhanced quality of life via treatments and share ideas to support the clinic's high standard of specialty care.
Required Qualifications
- 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 (CVT applicants)
- IV catheter placement (CVT applicants)
- Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
- Anesthetic induction (CVT applicants)
- Anesthetic monitoring
- Assisting with procedures
- Suture cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues (CVT applicants)
- Apply bandages and/or splints
- Wound care
- Ability to use a stethoscope and otoscope
- Advising pet owners on proper care, etc.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Dependable attendance
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Certified Veterinary Technician
- Experienced Veterinary Assistant
- interest in specialty medicine and dermatology
- Energetic individual with a positive demeanor that takes initiative
- committed to the needs of the clinic
- punctual
- able to see the big picture
- professional and caring when dealing with patients/clients
- Board-Certified Dermatologists
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