What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Receptionist position at Cat Care of Rochester Hills?
Who we are:
Cat Care of Rochester Hills is Hiring a Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Receptionist!
Position Details
- Role: Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist
- Status: Part-time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Looking for a Veterinary Career Where Cats, Teamwork, and Compassion Come First?
Cat Care of Rochester Hills is a three-doctor, cat-only practice dedicated to providing exceptional feline medicine through our Fear Free and Cat Friendly approach. We are currently seeking a Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist to join our team and help us continue delivering outstanding patient care and client service.
We’re not your average veterinary hospital—and we like it that way. Our team is built around kindness, collaboration, continuous learning, and a shared passion for helping cats live healthier, happier lives. If you value teamwork, positivity, and professional growth, we’d love to meet you.
Why Our Team Loves Working Here
- A supportive team that genuinely helps one another
- A positive, drama-free culture built on collaboration and respect
- Leaders who listen, value your ideas, and appreciate your contributions
- Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
- Celebration of birthdays, milestones, and everyday successes
- Fear Free and Cat Friendly patient care practices
- A workplace where teamwork truly comes first
What You’ll Do
- Assist veterinarians during examinations, treatments, and procedures
- Perform in-house laboratory testing, including CBC/chemistry, urinalysis, and cytology
- Maintain accurate medical records and patient charts
- Schedule appointments and manage a multi-doctor calendar efficiently
- Check patients in and out while ensuring accurate client and patient information
- Collect payments, process invoices, and review estimates with clients
- Support exceptional client communication and education
- Help maintain smooth daily hospital operations
What Our Veterinary Assistant / Receptionists Bring
- Previous veterinary receptionist experience with strong customer service skills
- Comfort working in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Experience coordinating appointments and optimizing clinic workflow
- Safe and effective patient handling and restraint skills
- Familiarity with low-stress or Fear Free handling techniques preferred
- Comfort learning and using practice management software, including Avimark
- Strong communication, organization, and multitasking abilities
- Compassion for patients, clients, and coworkers
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
Join us in making a difference for cats and the people who love them. If you're looking for a supportive team, opportunities for growth, and a workplace where your contributions truly matter, apply today!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Cat Care of Rochester and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.