Veterinary Technician

Company: Animal Allergy and Dermatology Center
Location: Manchaca
Posted on: May 16, 2020

Job Description:

Animal Allergy and Dermatology Center is adding to our family. In our 1929 cottage on Lake Austin Boulevard, we provide exceptional diagnostics and treatments of exclusively allergic and dermatological issues. If you value close bonds with your teammates and building relationships with pet owners as friends instead of "clients," then we are a good fit for you. Our beautiful environment, relaxed atmosphere, one-patient-at-a-time schedule, and 4.5 day work week make for a dream job for just the right person. Learn more about us by visiting our website at AADCaustin.com. To be a good candidate, you must have significant, documented years as a veterinary technician or tech assistant (not experience only as receptionist or kennel tech.) You will be asked to provide verifiable references from veterinary-related employers. We prefer you to be an LVT and/or have earned a bachelor's degree in an affiliated field. Superior intelligence, high level of professionalism, excellent communication skills, sunny personality, conscientious work ethic, and dedicated reliability are essential qualities for this coveted position. Job Responsibilities include the ability to: Precisely perform general veterinary skills such as venipuncture, IV catheter placement, injections, ear flushes, patient restraint, and anesthesia monitoring. Effectively learn to perform microscopic evaluation of skin and ear cytology, assist the doctor with dermatological surgeries and intradermal skin testing, as well as other procedures related to veterinary dermatology. Accurately fill patient prescriptions, prepare custom antigen formulations for allergy-specific-immunotherapy, teach clients how to administer subcutaneous injections, create invoices and spreadsheets, and other detail-oriented tasks. Cheerfully be a team player in taking care of all daily clinic needs (as no chore is below any of us, from prepping exam rooms to unpacking deliveries to cleaning the bathroom.) Warmly and knowledgeably represent AADC on the phone and in person when providing medical information, scheduling appointments, checking clients in and out, answering client questions, explaining treatment plans, and other verbal and written responsibilities. Benefits include: Four and a half day work week (Mondays-Thursdays 8:00-5:00, Fridays 8:00-noon) No weekends or nights Above average compensation commensurate with experience and skill set Employee discounts 50% of premium covered for Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance Paid vacation days, sick days, and holidays Job Type: Full-time Application Questions

Keywords: Animal Allergy and Dermatology Center, Austin , Veterinary Technician, Professions , Manchaca, Texas