What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist position at Lehighton Animal Hospital?
## Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Veterinary Receptionist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal care and possess the necessary skills to assist in providing top-notch veterinary services.
## Duties
- Customer service: Greeting clients and their pets, answering phones, and responding to inquiries
- Scheduling: Making appointments, consultations, and surgical procedures
- Record keeping: Maintaining patient charts and records, updating medical histories, and filing documents
- Payments: Processing payments, issuing invoices, and collecting fees
- Supplies: Monitoring and ordering office supplies, and helping clients purchase pet supplies
- Marketing: Assisting with marketing and promotional activities
- Other tasks: Preparing prescriptions, explaining instructions, and performing other administrative tasks as needed
## Requirements
- Interpersonal skills for clear and empathetic communication with pet owners
- Knowledge of veterinary practices and terminology
- Organizational skills to manage administrative tasks effectively
- Computer literacy to handle digital management
- Ability to work in a face paced, high volume, veterinarian practice.
Join our team of compassionate professionals dedicated to providing exceptional care to our furry patients.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16