Experienced Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Experienced Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant to join our energetic veterinary team. This vital role combines front desk responsibilities with hands-on animal care, ensuring a smooth and positive experience for our clients and their pets. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and possess a strong background in animal handling and veterinary procedures. Your energetic approach will help foster a welcoming environment while efficiently managing appointments, client communication, and animal care tasks. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your veterinary expertise while making a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and their owners.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients warmly upon arrival, ensuring a positive first impression and smooth check-in process
• Manage appointment scheduling, cancellations, and follow-up communications with clarity and professionalism
• Assist with animal restraint during examinations, treatments, and procedures to ensure safety for both animals and staff
• Administer medications, injections, or treatments as directed by veterinarians following aseptic techniques
• Handle a variety of animals including dogs, cats with confidence in animal handling and physiology
• Maintain accurate veterinary records, update patient charts, and document procedures using veterinary terminology
• Assist veterinarians with animal husbandry duties including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring patient recovery
• Ensure the clinic environment remains clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards including aseptic techniques
• Provide pet care advice to clients regarding nutrition, medication administration, and general animal well-being

Experience

• Experience and proficient in using AVIMARK
• Proven kennel experience with a strong understanding of animal husbandry practices
• Previous veterinary clinic experience as a veterinary assistant or technician is highly preferred
• Hands-on veterinary critical care experience demonstrating ability to handle emergency situations confidently
• Skilled in animal restraint techniques for various species including dogs, cats, and horses (equine experience is a plus)
• Knowledge of veterinary terminology, anatomy, physiology, and laboratory procedures
• Experience administering medications via different routes (oral, injectable) with attention to aseptic technique
• Familiarity with pet care routines including feeding schedules, medication management, and basic animal physiology concepts
• Strong background in animal handling techniques such as dog handling or catheterization procedures

This role is perfect for motivated individuals eager to expand their veterinary skills within a supportive team environment. If you thrive on making animals comfortable while delivering exceptional client service, we want to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.60-$19.00 per hour

Work Location: In person