Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Orion Veterinary Clinic is a mixed animal veterinary clinic serving the Quad City area. We provide high quality veterinary care for livestock, horses, companion animals and some exotics. We are searching for a full time Veterinary Technician to join our fast paced growing practice. Our current staff consists of two full time veterinarians, and a team of experienced technicians. The clinic is open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday, 8 am to Noon on Saturday and closed on Sunday. Patients are seen by appointment only with the expectation of emergencies. Veterinary Assistants and Receptionist are expected to work a 4-day workweek and some Saturdays.

Veterinary Assistant Duties:

• Collecting Stool Samples
• Performing Laboratory Tests
• Sterilizing Equipment
• Administering Medications, Injections, Intravenously, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, and orally
• Collecting and Recording Animal’s Medical Histories
• Trimming Nails and Grooming Animals
• Feeding and Walking Animals
• Provides compassionate care to patients.
• Performs all duties in accordance with hospital medical policies and procedures.
• Prepares and maintains the exam rooms and treatment areas
• Assists in restraining pets when necessary.
• Take radiographs
• Admits and discharges patients on the doctor's orders
• Understands usage and dosage for all prescription drugs and can readily explain them to the clients.
• Properly cleans all surgical materials after they are used; keeps the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.
• Assists other staff members as required.
• Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Receptionist Duties:

• Checking patients in, discharging patients, invoicing
• Provide customer service such as greeting customers, answering questions, processing incoming patients, and handling payments
• Answer phone calls which may include answering questions, scheduling appointments and recording messages for doctors and staff
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and email
• Update and file patient charts
• Enter data into computerized billing program
• Retrieve prescriptions
• Assist with pet supply purchases such as food, supplements
• Maintain the cleanliness of waiting room
• Retail sales

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $16