What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Veterinary Receptionist / Kennel Attendant position at Gretna Veterinary Hospital LLC?
Gretna Veterinary Hospital is an independently owned veterinary clinic looking for an experienced, dependable, and compassionate Veterinary Receptionist / Kennel Attendant to join our team!
We are looking for someone who is comfortable working with both clients and animals and can help keep our clinic running smoothly. This position combines front-desk responsibilities with kennel care, so flexibility and a willingness to help wherever needed are essential.
Schedule
- Monday–Friday: 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
- Every other weekend
- Part-time position
Responsibilities
- Greet clients, answer phones, schedule appointments, and assist with check-in and checkout.
- Communicate professionally and compassionately with pet owners.
- Maintain accurate client and patient records.
- Assist with payments and other front-desk duties.
- Feed, walk, clean up after, and monitor boarding animals.
- Keep kennels, runs, and animal care areas clean and sanitary.
- Monitor animals for changes in appetite, behavior, or overall condition.
- Assist veterinary staff with routine tasks as needed.
- Provide excellent customer service and compassionate animal care.
Qualifications
- Previous veterinary reception, veterinary assistant, kennel, or animal-care experience required.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Comfortable handling dogs and cats of various sizes and temperaments.
- Dependable, organized, and able to multitask.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Comfortable cleaning kennels and performing physical animal-care duties.
- Availability to work every other weekend is required.
Why Join Us?
Gretna Veterinary Hospital is a privately owned, community-focused clinic. We value compassionate care, teamwork, reliability, and building lasting relationships with our clients and their pets.
If you have veterinary or kennel experience and enjoy a position where you can make a difference for both pets and their people, we would love to hear from you!
To apply: Please submit your resume through Indeed and include a brief description of your previous veterinary, receptionist, or kennel experience.
Pay: $12.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 28.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $16