THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS! Pets & People!
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Part-Time to Full-Time Position
- We are a private, full-service, small animal hospital looking for the right person to join our team!
- We practice excellent veterinary medicine and focus on EXCEPTIONAL customer service and client care
- We need an applicant who is friendly, very comfortable answering phones, and enjoys interacting with people
- Prior experience with dogs and cats is preferred
- A love for animals and a compassionate nature IS a requirement
- You must be a hard worker with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
- You get along well with others but are able to work independently
You have the following experience, skills, and abilities:
· The ideal candidate will have completed a veterinary assistant or veterinary office/receptionist certificate program from a community college, and/or have prior experience working in a veterinary hospital
· Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail
· Superior multi-tasking skills and a proactive nature
· Computer skills and experience with AVImark is beneficial
Duties of this role include:
· Animal care and treatment (care & restraint of patients, assisting with procedures, assisting the vet & RVTs with appointments, surgical preparation, helping out in all aspects with hospitalized patients)
· Client services (answering phones, scheduling appointments, invoicing clients, explaining medications, general communication with clients in person, over the phone and by e-mail)
· Hospital maintenance (laundry, stocking supplies, vacuuming/mopping, general cleaning)
· Maintaining communication with the veterinarians and technicians (RVTs) to ensure efficient workflow throughout the day
Rate of pay: Minimum $18/hour. Based on applicant's previous experience
Shifts will be within our normal business hours:
Mondays: 8am – 6pm
Tuesdays: 8am – 6pm
Wednesdays: 8am – 8pm
Thursdays: 8am – 6pm
Fridays: 8am – 6pm
Saturdays 9am – 2pm (every other Saturday required – we are CLOSED on long weekends)
***Schedule to be determined based on the successful applicant’s availability & clinic needs
To Apply:
· submit your RESUME AND A COVER LETTER through the INDEED platform or directly to the Hospital Manager at [email protected]
Tell us why YOU are the perfect candidate for this position. Please include your wage expectations and availability.
***ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED***
***PLEASE NOTE: – WE ARE A SMOKE-FREE/SCENT-FREE WORKPLACE***
We have a fantastic staff at Williamsburg Veterinary Hospital & look forward to welcoming someone new to our team!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Expected hours: 20 – 35 per week
Application question(s):
- Do you have your own vehicle or will you take public transportation to get to work?
- What interests you most about working here?
Work Location: In person
