What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Receptionist position at Valley Animal Clinic?
```Duties:```
- Greet and welcome clients and their pets to the veterinary clinic
- Answer phone calls and schedule appointments
- Collect and update patient information in the computer system
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with various procedures
- Provide animal restraint during examinations and treatments
- Perform basic animal husbandry tasks, such as feeding and walking animals
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the reception area
```Requirements:```
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to handle animals with care and compassion
- Familiarity with animal restraint techniques
- Basic understanding of pet care and nutrition
- Proficiency in computer systems and software used in veterinary clinics
Skills:
- Animal husbandry: Knowledge of basic animal care, including feeding, grooming, and exercise.
- Animal restraint: Ability to safely handle and restrain animals during examinations or treatments.
- Pet care: Understanding of pet health, nutrition, and general care practices.
- Dog handling: Experience in handling dogs of different sizes and temperaments.
- Dog training: Familiarity with basic dog training techniques.
- Laboratory: Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures and equipment used in a veterinary setting.
- Veterinary critical care: Understanding of emergency veterinary care procedures.
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $10.50 - $11.50 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $12