Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Job Type

Full‑time

Love veterinary medicine, but need reasonable hours and meaningful client interactions? We have that!

Want to focus on patient care and the client experience but not at a frantic pace? We have that too!

Want to leave work on time and have your weekends free? Done!

Looking to work with a small, supportive group of highly valued professionals? You’ll fit right in!

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. They have over 40 locations nationwide and over 90 doctors. ADG leads in clinical practice, research, and education in veterinary dermatology. In addition to providing advanced dermatology‑specialized care, ADG supports general practice veterinarians and participates in drug/product development and clinical trials.

They also run the largest dermatology residency program approved by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology.

Veterinary Assistant – Animal Dermatology Clinic – Estero

• 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

• Previous experience or training/education in a veterinary facility
• Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”
• Excellent communication and customer service skills; professionalism and great patient care
• Capable of cross‑training for front‑office receptionist duties, telephone and computer skills are necessary
• Team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change

• Phlebotomy
• Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
• Anesthetic monitoring
• Assisting in surgery
• Apply bandages and/or splints
• Wound care
• Use of stethoscope and otoscope
• Advising pet owners on proper care

• Demonstrate excellent relations with clients/pets in waiting rooms and exam rooms
• Exceed client expectations of service
• Compassionate nursing care is top priority
• Housekeeping and maintenance
• Perform a cursory examination of an animal
• Recognize potential patient issues
• Clearly communicate findings to a doctor
• Record keeping
• Fill prescription and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor

• 2 years of veterinary experience required
• Veterinary dermatology experience is preferred
• Dependable attendance required
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8‑hour day

• No weekends or holidays
• 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

$18–$22 per hour depending on experience

For more information about Animal Dermatology Clinic, please visit our website