Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Alliance Animal Health; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animal health clinic in Topeka is seeking Veterinary Assistants and Receptionists to join their team. Candidates will work in a comprehensive care environment, assisting with diagnostics and client communication. Opportunities for continued education and development are available, alongside competitive compensation and a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision)

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience preferred for both Veterinary Assistant and Receptionist roles.
• Ability to properly restrain pets and proficiency in sample collection a bonus.
• Self-starter with a desire for continued development.

Responsibilities

• Veterinary Assistants will handle patient triage, collection of lab samples, and surgical assistance.
• Veterinary Receptionists will greet clients, schedule appointments, and process payments.

Skills

Compassionate

Calm

Team Player

Multi-Tasker

Strong Communicator

Highly organized

Education

1-year veterinary experience

Job description

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.

To learn more about us clickhere.

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 Assistantwith a minimum of 1-year experience preferred.
• Experienced Receptionist with a minimum of 1-year veterinary experiencepreferred
• 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, andanesthesia 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.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visithttps://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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