Part-time Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Alliance Animal Health; Hernando (MS); On-site; USD 22,041 - 25,485; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Continuing Education Allowance

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health is seeking a Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist in Hernando, Mississippi, to provide essential support in both clinical and reception areas. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of veterinary assistant experience, communicate effectively, and manage a dynamic workflow.

This role includes responsibilities like client interaction, patient triage, and assisting with various medical procedures and laboratory tests. We offer competitive pay of $16-18.50/hr and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 1 year of veterinary assistant experience is required.
• 1 year of veterinary receptionist experience is preferred.
• Comfortable working in a medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a welcoming reception area and greet clients.
• Triage client concerns and schedule appointments.
• Perform clinical duties such as pet restraint and lab sample collection.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Compassionate demeanor

Strong communication

Multitasking abilities

Computer systems knowledge

Pet restraint skills

Sample collection experience

Blood draw experience

Job description

Animal Medical Center is a well‑established, progressive, fast‑paced, three‑doctor companion animal practice in Hernando, Mississippi, with an additional location in neighboring Senatobia, Mississippi. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including preventative care, surgery, dentistry, reproductive procedures, in‑house diagnostics, digital radiology, and ultrasonography, in a clean, newly remodeled location.

To learn more about us click here.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

As a Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist, you’ll play a key role in supporting both our clients and medical team. Responsibilities include maintaining a welcoming and organized reception area; greeting clients and patients; answering phones and emails; triaging client concerns; scheduling appointments to support an efficient daily flow; checking clients in and out; and processing payments. You’ll also provide compassionate, discreet emotional support to clients and be comfortable navigating a variety of medical outcomes.

On the clinical side, duties include pet restraint, triaging incoming patients, collecting and analyzing lab samples, assisting with diagnostic imaging, supporting medical and hospitalized cases, administering medications, communicating treatment plans effectively with clients, and assisting with surgical preparation and anesthetic monitoring.

This role requires comfort working in a medical environment, including exposure to strong odors, loud noises, animal waste, and the potential for bites, scratches, or contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to excel in your current skillset or grow into your next career step, we offer ongoing virtual and hands‑on training opportunities to support your continued development.

We’re looking for:

• 1 year of veterinary receptionist experience preferred
• 1 year of veterinary assistant experience required
• Compassionate, calm, and professional demeanor
• Strong communicator and team player
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
• Comfortable using computer systems and practice management software
• Able to properly restrain pets safely and confidently
• Experience with sample collection, obtaining medical histories, and processing laboratory tests and radiographs
• Blood draw experience (leg and jugular) and catheter placement required
• Familiarity with back‑of‑house lab procedures and workflow
• Anesthesia monitoring experience is a plus
• Self‑starter with a desire to continue growing knowledge and advancing skillsets

We offer our staff:

Pay: $16-18.50/hr depending on experience

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401k matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development OpportunitiesReferral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
• *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full‑time employment status vs part‑time status.
• For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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