What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Receptionist position at Veterinary Medical Hospital?
We are looking for a Veterinary Receptionist to care for animals and support Veterinarians. You’ll play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry patients and ensuring the smooth running of our facility. One of the most important Veterinary receptionist responsibilities is to ensure all areas are clean, for animals and humans alike. Excellent customer service skills are a must in person and on the phone. We’ll rely on you to assist the Veterinarian in client care. Do you love animals? Then you’re halfway there. You need the ability to care for them properly – that’s one of the most important Vet receptionist job requirements. This includes knowledge of routine tasks, like feeding or bathing animals, but also readiness to care for injured or scared animals that might occasionally lash out. If you’re organized, quick on your feet and have the stomach to help with medical operations and euthanasia, we’d like to meet you.
EXPERIENCED ONLY PLEASE
Responsibilities
- Answer phones, deal with clients
- Check in/Check out Clients properly
- Feed, groom and weigh animals
- Clean cages and bathe animals
- Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms
- Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
- Soothe upset or frightened animals
- Administer medication prescribed by Veterinarians (e.g. by mixing it with food)
- Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Vet
- Help in cases of emergencies
- Handle administrative duties such as scheduling appointments or calling patients in the examination room by priority
- Keep accurate records and logs
- Reassure clients that their pets are being cared for and explain issues (e.g. lack of appointments, insurance matters)
- Advise pet owners on nutrition and healthcare
Skills
- Proven experience as a Veterinary Receptionist or similar position working with animals
- Experience in an administrative role is a plus
- Current or former pet ownership is an advantage
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient and caring personality
- Ability to follow instructions properly
- Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs, birds, reptiles etc.)
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 70 lbs)
- Availability to occasionally work in emergencies
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
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16