What are the responsibilities and job description for the BFAHPS Receptionist/Kennel Assistant position at Berry Farms Animal Hospital & Pet Spa?
Job Summary
We are looking for one or two new full-time team members who have a passion for customer & patient care. This position is a critical support role in assisting caring for our patients and supporting our doctors and groomers in performing the daily tasks that occur in the veterinary hospital and pet spa.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Primarily performing duties in our reception area by answering phones, scheduling appointments, sending records, ordering, invoicing, & taking payments
- Assist in caring for boarding, grooming, or hospitalized patients including, but not limited too: Feeding, watering, assisting administering medication, walking, & cleaning cages
- Restocking and cleaning the hospital & pet spa
- Requires rotating weekend shifts
Qualifications and Skills
Preference will be given to applicants with previous receptionist, animal, or medical experience. Applicants with a degree or certification in business/communications or an animal science degree are highly encouraged to apply.
Basic skills required to complete the job are:
- Exceptional phone & communication skills
- Proficient computer literacy skills and working knowledge of veterinary software
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling for multiple hours.
- Comfortable handling dogs and cats of all sizes
Benefits
- Employee Discounts
Hours
Full-Time Position – during the week and weekend as needed,
Business Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am - 6pm, Saturday from 8am – 1pm.
Job Type: Fullt-time
Salary: Starting from: $15
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work a Saturday/Sunday shift rotation?
Experience:
- Veterinary experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Customer service: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15