What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary receptionist position at Westside Veterinary Clinic?
Job Description
Job duties include, but are not limited to :
Technician :
Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management.
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.
Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.
Receptionist :
You should be comfortable with incoming and outgoing phone calls, understand the value of list making and organization, and make our clients feel like they're number 1.
You'll be answering phone calls, making outbound calls, checking patients in and out, escorting clients to their exam rooms, cleaning the exam rooms, making sure the lobby is free of mess, keeping up with texts, emails, and pet records, and using critical thinking and common sense skills to create a schedule for our doctors.
Qualifications
We’re looking for :
- An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
- Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
- Must be able to properly restrain pets.
- Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
- Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Phone etiquette.
Additional Information
We offer our staff :
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed / registered / certified roles)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA / CVT / CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
- Note some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting / outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https : / / allianceanimal.
com / additionaljobdescriptiondetails / .
Last updated : 2024-07-31
Salary : $22,100 - $27,900
