Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

National Veterinary Associates; Sulphur (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pet care organization seeks a Cross-Training Team Member to assist veterinarians and ensure excellent customer service in a dynamic veterinary environment. This role involves various responsibilities, including animal care, communication with clients, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates should have a passion for animals and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are important.
• Must be patient, caring, and comfortable around animals.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the work.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor with patients and surgical monitoring.
• Complete electronic medical records and reconcile cash drawer.
• Maintain cleanliness of the boarding facility and perform animal care tasks.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Animal Handling

Teamwork

Job description

Cross-Training Team Member as Receptionist, Veterinary Assistant and Kennel Assistant.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting the doctor with patients
• Surgical monitoring
• Dispensing prescribed medications
• Client education, and overall outstanding customer service.
• Answering multi-phone line system
• Scheduling appointments
• Completing electronic medical records
• Reconcile the cash drawer
• Maintain a neat and tidy work area
• Feeding and walking patients and boarders
• Medicating
• Keeping the boarding facility immaculate at all times
• Bathing
• Trimming nails

Experience:

• Excellent oral and written communicationskills.
• Patient and caring personality
• Comfortable being around animals (dogs and cats)
• Comfortable handling potential aggressive patients
• Eager to learn from your peers
• Ability to meet the physical demands of this position
• Excellent customer service is a must
• Availability to work weekends, holidays
• Must work well with other team members
• Ability to relate with customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Willingness to go the extra mile for our customers and patients.
• Clean work environment is a must

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.