Hybrid Vet Receptionist & Assistant - 4-Day Week

Woodside Animal Hospital; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible compensation

401(k) matching

Roth Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

529 Savings Plan

Tuition Support Program

Referral bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Sick Time / PTO

Pet care benefits

Uniform allowance

VTNE exam fee reimbursement

Continuing education allowance

Four-day workweek

Six paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Woodside Animal Hospital in Port Orchard, WA is hiring a Veterinary Receptionist / Veterinary Assistant for a unique hybrid role that blends front-desk client service with hands-on patient care. You’ll welcome clients, help with scheduling, and assist the medical team during procedures.

The position is full-time with a four-day workweek and some Saturdays. Excellent benefits include medical/dental/vision, retirement plans, tuition support, and paid time off to support work-life balance.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients and their pets with a warm, professional attitude
• Answer phones and triage client questions appropriately
• Schedule appointments and help keep the day running smoothly
• Prepare records and paperwork for appointments
• Process payments and answer questions about routine services and fees
• Provide compassionate support to clients during difficult situations
• Communicate with clients by phone, email, and other correspondence
• Assist doctors and technicians with medical, surgical, and dental procedures
• Safely restrain and handle patients for examinations and procedures
• Monitor hospitalized and post-anesthetic patients and report concerns
• Prepare treatment areas, equipment, and surgical suites
• Assist with radiology, dentistry, anesthesia, and patient care
• Take heart and respiratory rates and perform other tasks
• Walk, clean, comfort, and care for hospitalized patients
• Help keep the hospital clean, organized, stocked, and ready for the next patient
• Provide clerical and medical-record support as needed
• The role will vary from day to day, so flexibility, initiative, teamwork, and a willingness to jump in wherever you’re needed are essential.
• A friendly and compassionate approach with clients and coworkers
• An interest in veterinary medicine and eagerness to learn
• The ability to multitask and stay productive in a busy environment
• A team-player mindset and willingness to help wherever needed
• Strong organization, dependability, and attention to detail
• A calm and empathetic approach, especially when clients or patients are having a difficult day
• A willingness to learn veterinary terminology and communicate professionally with both clients and the medical team
• We believe the front desk and medical team are one team working toward the same goal: providing high-quality, compassionate care to pets and their families.
• Our Vision: Helping Pets and Their Families By Providing High-Quality, Compassionate Care.
• Join Our Team! If you enjoy a fast-paced day, like having a variety of responsibilities, and want a position where no two days are exactly alike, we’d love to meet you.

Job description

Woodside Animal Hospital in Port Orchard, WA is hiring a Veterinary Receptionist / Veterinary Assistant for a unique hybrid role that blends front-desk client service with hands-on patient care. You’ll welcome clients, help with scheduling, and assist the medical team during procedures.

The position is full-time with a four-day workweek and some Saturdays. Excellent benefits include medical/dental/vision, retirement plans, tuition support, and paid time off to support work-life balance.