Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

iHire; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established veterinary practice in Topeka, Kansas is hiring a Veterinary Assistant and a Receptionist. Candidates will engage in pet care duties and client communication, with opportunities for growth through training. Benefits include comprehensive health plans and support for tuition.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision)

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Experience with pet restraint and triage.
• Ability to communicate treatment plans effectively.
• Proficient in sample collection and lab processing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pet triage and collection of lab samples.
• Manage and care for hospitalized patients.
• Maintain the reception area's visual appeal and schedule appointments.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Organized

Education

Minimum of 1-year experience as a Veterinary Assistant or Receptionist

Job description

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Company Description

Westport Animal Clinic is a well-established, progressive, fast paced multi-doctor small animal practice located in Topeka, Kansas. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, High Speed Dentistry, Cold Laser Therapy, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body radiology, Medical/Vacation Boarding and Pet Bathing.

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Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Veterinary Assistant

Pet restraint, triage incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Helping with kennels including walking dogs, feeding and watering, giving meds if needed, and keeping the kennels clean and comfortable

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Veterinary Receptionist

Maintain the visual appeal or the hospital reception area, greet and welcome clients and patients, answer questions and triage client concerns, answer calls or emails and direct to the appropriate party for resolution, schedule appointments to maximize efficiency and daily flow, check in and check out clients and process payments. Our receptionists offer friendly emotional support in a compassionate and discreet manner during times of need to our clients and must be comfortable with various medical outcomes.

Qualifications

We're looking for:

• An experienced Veterinary Assistant with a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Experienced Receptionist with a minimum of 1-year veterinary experience preferred
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• Must be able to properly restrain pets.
• Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, and anesthesia monitoring are a bonus!
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.
• Highly organized and possess computer skills
  
  

Additional Information

We Offer Our Staff

• 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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral 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.
  
  

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Employment Type: Full Time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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