What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist position at Caring Hands Pet Clinic?
We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant/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 Assistant's responsibilities is to ensure all areas are clean, for animals and humans alike. We’ll rely on you to assist the Veterinarian in examinations and operations. 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 requirements. This includes knowledge of routine tasks, like feeding or bathing animals, but also the readiness to care for injured or scared animals. If you’re organized, quick on your feet, and have an interest to work with animals in a medical setting, we’d like to meet you!
Responsibilities
- Feed, groom, and weigh animals
- Clean cages and bathe animals
- Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms
- Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
- Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Vet
- Help in cases of emergencies
- 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
Requirements
- Experience in Client/Customer Service
- Current or former pet ownership is an advantage
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient and caring personality
- Ability to follow instructions properly
- Comfortable being around Dogs and Cats
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 40 lbs)
- High school diploma or GED
- A certificate from a Veterinary Assistant program is a plus but not a requirement.
- Bilingual - Spanish is a plus but knowledge of other languages is appreciated
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 24 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16