What are the responsibilities and job description for the Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant position at Jersey Shore Veterinary?
Interested in building a new skill set in emergency medicine? Looking for a new career caring for animals? If so, we may just be the right fit for you.
Jersey Shore Veterinary is currently hiring for part-time and full-time veterinary assistants and receptionists. We offer highly competitive personal pet benefits in addition to excellent holiday shift compensation to our part time staff and additional medical, retirement, and vacation pay available to full-time employees. Pay is based on experience.
PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH YOUR AVAILABILITY IN THE COVER SECTION AND WHICH POSITION(S) YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
We believe in a culture of teamwork and fun and offer our full support in areas of professional development and continuing education. Please see job descriptions for each available position below:
Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians and Technicians in patient care and medical treatments, including but not limited to: medication administration, vaccine administration, acquiring laboratory samples, processing in-house and reference lab samples, critical/emergency care and triage
- Check in clients, take medical history, obtain patient vital signs
- Provide compassionate care to patients and clients
- Able to work patiently with clients and patients in varying emotional states
- Conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner
- Greet clients and pets by name immediately upon arrival
- Weigh pet at each visit and record in electronic medical record
- Answer and address phone calls quickly and in a professional manager; schedule appointments as necessary
- Record all conversations with clients in the medical record
- Field questions and inquiries about products and services
- Provide knowledgeable advice concerning the care and treatment of animals
- Follow established hospital policies and procedures when handling client concerns and complaints
- Prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas
- Have a working knowledge of various pharmaceuticals, their usages, dosages, and side effects
- Fill prescriptions per veterinarian's orders
- Client education, including but not limited to: preventative care, dental care
- Maintain proper documentation in the electronic medical record
- Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
- Perform other duties assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or G.E.D required
- Some experience as a veterinary assistant or participation in a veterinary assistant program is preferred but not required
- Must be able to safely lift at least 50 pounds
- Basic math and writing skills
Receptionist
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist veterinarians and Technicians in patient care and medical treatments as needed
- Check in clients and obtain patient weights
- Provide compassionate and friendly care and service to patients and clients
- Able to work patiently with clients and patients in varying emotional states
- Conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner
- Greet clients and pets by name immediately upon arrival
- Answer and address phone calls quickly and in a professional manager; schedule appointments as necessary
- Record all conversations with clients in the medical record
- Field questions and inquiries about products and services
- Provide knowledgeable advice concerning the care and treatment of animals
- Follow established hospital policies and procedures when handling client concerns and complaints
- Have a working knowledge of various pharmaceuticals, their usages, dosages, and side effects
- Scanning, filing, and faxing of documents and medical records
- Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with other employees
- Perform other duties assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or G.E.D required
- Previous experience in customer service preferred but willing someone with the right personality
- Must be able to safely lift at least 50 pounds
- Basic math and writing skills
Please apply through really. A resume must accompany all applications in order to be considered for this position.
We also ask that you please include your availability in the cover section of this application, as well as which position(s) you are applying for.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Veterinary Technician Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Veterinary: 1 year (Preferred)
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $25