Part-Time Veterinary Assistant

Amerivet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

IRA retirement savings

Employee pet discounts

Continuing education

Job summary

The Village Animal Clinic in Voorheesville, NY is seeking a part-time Veterinary Assistant to join our friendly receptionist/assistant team. The role emphasizes top-notch client service, support for the veterinarians, and the ability to multitask in a busy clinic.

We offer a competitive hourly range ($19–$24), a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, IRA, employee pet discounts, and CE programs provided by AmeriVet at no cost.

Qualifications

• Experience with veterinary practice preferred.
• Animal handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Duties include holding a wide range of species for the doctors to examine and treat.
• Answering the phones, and helping to keep our premises neat.
• Interacting with clients, client education, scheduling appointments, and collecting payments.
• Safely handle and restrain animals.
• Maintain accurate patient records.
• Ensuring a clean, organized work environment.

Skills

Client service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

## Part-Time Veterinary AssistantApplylocations: Voorheesville, NYtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR108754Veterinary AssistantThe Village Animal ClinicVoorheesville, New York**Job Summary**:The Village Animal Clinic is looking for the newest part-time member of our assistant/reception team for our popular veterinary practice. Applicants should be experienced in delivering top-notch client service, should enjoy working with the public and their pets, and should be able to work effectively and supportively as a team member. Duties include holding a wide range of species for the doctors to examine and treat, answering the phones, and helping to keep our premises neat. Experience with veterinary practice is preferred, but attitude, ability, and enthusiasm are our highest priorities. Enjoying a challenge, being able to multitask, and making clients feel important and warmly welcomed are essential personality traits.We offer great career opportunities. Salary range starts at $19.00 hour for entry-level and up to $24.00 for experienced applicants. Our benefit package includes medical insurance with a substantial employer contribution, dental & vision insurance; employer-paid life and disability insurance; IRA retirement savings; employee pet discounts; and continuing education.The part-time hours average from approaxiamtely 26 to 28 hours weekly. This opportunity gives the applicant a chance to work in an exciting and stimulating environment with great coworkers. Please forward your resume for a chance to join our team. We look forward to meeting you.**Qualifications*** Experience with veterinary practice is preferred, but attitude, ability, and enthusiasm are our highest priorities.* Animal handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures.* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.**Responsibilities*** Duties include holding a wide range of species for the doctors to examine and treat, answering the phones, and helping to keep our premises neat.* Interacting with clients, client education, scheduling appointments, and collecting payments.* Safely handle and restrain animals.* Maintain accurate patient records.* Ensuring a clean, organized work environment.**What Makes Us Different*** Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid!* Career development and advancement opportunities.* CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO cost to you!**Learn more about us at:** **http://amerivet.com/veterinary-jobs/**