Veterinary Clinic Receptionist & Surgical Support

County-of-Volusi; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Volusia is seeking a Veterinarian Assistant-Clinic Receptionist for the Animal Services Division in Daytona Beach, Florida. You will greet clients, manage appointments, process payments, and maintain medical records while assisting with daily veterinary operations.

In addition to front desk duties, you will support surgical preparation, monitor recovery, assist with animal care, clean and maintain kennels, and help with data entry and routine clerical tasks to ensure smooth clinic

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of G.E.D. AND two (2) years' experience working in a veterinarian office assisting with animal spay/neuter surgery; OR certification as a veterinary technician.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and assist with animal check-in and discharge.
• Collect and enter client and animal information into clinic databases.
• Answer phones, return messages, and schedule appointments in software system.
• Provide program information and basic instructions to clients.
• Prepare daily medical paperwork and essential forms.
• Confirm appointments and organize next-day surgery packets.
• Process payments, issue certificates, and explain aftercare.
• Reconcile daily payments and prepare deposits.
• Maintain organized records and ensure data accuracy.
• Assist in the clinic as needed, including supervising animals recovering from surgery.
• Assist with surgical preparation, cleaning, and instrument sanitation as needed.
• Support patient care by cleaning kennels, restocking, folding laundry, and general clinic maintenance as needed.
• Provide hands‑on assistance with basic animal care and post‑operative monitoring.

Skills

Customer service

Administrative support

Front desk

Record keeping

Animal handling

Surgical prep support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Veterinary technician certification

Tools

Clinic management software

Payment processing systems

Job description

The County of Volusia is seeking a Veterinarian Assistant-Clinic Receptionist for the Animal Services Division in Daytona Beach, Florida. You will greet clients, manage appointments, process payments, and maintain medical records while assisting with daily veterinary operations.

In addition to front desk duties, you will support surgical preparation, monitor recovery, assist with animal care, clean and maintain kennels, and help with data entry and routine clerical tasks to ensure smooth clinic