Receptionist/Kennel Technician

Scales and Tails Exotic Pet Clinic is hiring!

We are a privately owned, busy and growing exotics vet practice located in Southwest Portland on Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. Our main focus is progressive veterinary medicine, top quality patient care, teamwork, and providing superior customer service. We are open Tuesday through Saturday and closed on Sundays and Mondays. Our ideal candidate is hard working, can work with minimal direction after training, take directions well, be a self-starter, able to work weekends and evenings, and have a lot of enthusiasm helping the team care for pets and their people.

Position available for an entry level veterinarian receptionist/kennel technician. This is a flex position where you will be part time reception and part time kennel technician with full time hours. Experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person. Competitive wages with benefits at 90 days.

Primary job responsibilities for this entry level position include:

Receptionist:

• Answering the phone and responding to voicemails.
• Appropriately scheduling appointments for clients & patients.
• Taking payments from clients after visits.
• Monitoring and sending text messages and emails for the clinic.
• Relaying forms between clients and the technicians at appointment check in times.
• Sending out mail communication between the clinic and clients.
• Perform clerical duties including scanning and recording documents appropriately.

Kennel Technician:

• General housekeeping and laundry.
• Unpacking medication/supply shipments.
• Stocking supplies of all areas in the clinic.
• Setting up kennels and cages for our patients and cleaning them out once they have gone.
• Occasionally restraining animals for various medical diagnostics and/or treatments. (example: blood draws, nail trims, holding for an examination, etc.)
• Caring for the clinic dog, including taking outside for potty breaks in all weather and providing water.
• Providing support to the receptionist(s)/technician(s)/veterinarian(s) when needed.

Job skills and qualifications:

• Time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks, especially if there is a high volume.
• Attention to detail to maintain the best quality of communication and care between clients and the clinic.
• Positive attitude in client communications in person, on the phone, and through written communication.
• Strong organizational skills to keep the schedule and the clinic organized.
• Administrative skills to be able to use basic computer programs. A high typing capability is preferred.
• Ability and flexibility to multitask and be able to move between activities and tasks quickly if priorities change.
• Capability to lift upwards of 50 lbs safely and be on your feet for most of the day.
• Ability to be able to sit for extended periods of time when performing receptionist/clerical duties.
• Strong communication skills to accurately and timely relay messages between clients and the technician(s)/veterinarian(s).
• Most importantly, being a hard working, honest, dependable, and punctual worker with the drive to learn and grow with our practice.

If you feel you meet these qualifications, please submit a cover letter and your resume. Experience is preferred, compensation is $16.50-$17.50. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Portland, OR 97221 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Portland, OR 97221: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18