Veterinary Technician

Job Summary

Dermatology Center for Animals (DCA) is opening a second location. DCA was founded in 2014 in Seattle and has been providing specialized dermatology care since. We value, rely, and empower, our support staff to better help our team, our patients and their clients.

Dermatology Center for Animals – Tacoma is seeking a Licensed Veterinary Technician or experienced 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

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

Medical Related Skills:

· Phlebotomy (LVT applicants)

· IV catheter placement (LVT applicants)

· Preparing and restraining animals during procedures

· Anesthetic induction (LVT applicants)

· Anesthetic monitoring

· Assisting with procedures

· Suture cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues (LVT applicants)

· Apply bandages and/or splints

· Wound care

· Ability to use a stethoscope and otoscope

· Advising pet owners on proper care, etc.

Duties (including but not limited to):

· 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, etc.

Education and Physical Requirements:

· 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

· The ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.

Benefits:

• No weekends
• Paid vacation (full-time employees only)
• Paid holidays (full-time employees only)
• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options (full-time employees only)
• IRA with employer match
• Uniforms

For more information about Dermatology Center for Animals, please visit our website dcaseattle.com

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person