Compassionate Veterinary Assistant & Front Desk Pro

Westport Animal Clinic; Villa Ridge (MO); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

CE allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonus

Career development

Job summary

Westport Animal Clinic in Missouri is seeking a Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist to support the medical team and create a welcoming experience for clients and patients. The role combines hands-on patient care, front desk responsibilities, and kennel duties to keep the hospital running smoothly.

Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, collecting samples, greeting clients, maintaining records, and caring for hospitalized and boarding pets.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of veterinary assistant or client service experience.
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills.
• Comfortable with dogs and cats of all sizes and fast-paced environments.
• Willingness to learn and grow veterinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with exams, treatments, surgical prep, and restraint.
• Collect lab samples, administer medications, monitor hospitalized patients.
• Greet clients, answer phones, schedule appointments, communicate treatment plans.
• Maintain medical records and process client payments.
• Provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding pets (feeding, walking, bathing, medicating, kennels).
• Clean and disinfect hospital areas, restock supplies, assist with laundry and upkeep.
• Support a clean, safe, and compassionate environment for patients, clients, teammates.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Animal handling

Multitasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Westport Animal Clinic in Missouri is seeking a Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist to support the medical team and create a welcoming experience for clients and patients. The role combines hands-on patient care, front desk responsibilities, and kennel duties to keep the hospital running smoothly.

Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, collecting samples, greeting clients, maintaining records, and caring for hospitalized and boarding pets.