Compassionate Veterinary Assistant and Front Desk Pro

Abqpetcarehospital; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

The Animal Care Center of Polaris is seeking a dedicated part-time Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist to be the welcoming face of the clinic, greet clients, scheduling appointments, and assist the medical team behind the scenes.

This dual role balances front-desk duties with hands-on clinical support, requiring excellent communication, compassion for animals and people, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a veterinary clinic or animal care facility.
• High school diploma or equivalent; veterinary assistant certificate is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Excellent communication, empathy and composure in high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients, check patients in/out, answer multi-line calls.
• Schedule appointments, surgeries, and drop-offs; maintain EMR.
• Process payments, explain estimates, and manage invoices.
• Refill prescriptions under supervision and manage front-desk inventory.
• Safely restrain animals during exams and assist with vital signs.
• Prepare exam rooms and assist with labs and patient history.
• Disinfect tables, surgical suites and kennels per protocols.
• Assist in preparing lab samples (fecal, urine, blood).

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Front desk

Animal care

Education

High school diploma

Veterinary Assistant certificate

Tools

Clinic software

EMR software

Job description

The Animal Care Center of Polaris is seeking a dedicated part-time Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist to be the welcoming face of the clinic, greet clients, scheduling appointments, and assist the medical team behind the scenes.

This dual role balances front-desk duties with hands-on clinical support, requiring excellent communication, compassion for animals and people, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.