Job Overview
Join our dynamic veterinary team as a Veterinary Receptionist/Technician, where your enthusiasm and expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and their owners. This role combines front-office responsibilities with hands-on technical duties, ensuring smooth clinic operations and exceptional patient care. You will be the friendly face greeting clients, managing appointments, and assisting with animal treatments, all while maintaining a lively and positive work environment. Your skills in animal handling, veterinary procedures, and client communication will be vital to our success. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your veterinary career in a supportive setting dedicated to animal health and well-being.
Responsibilities
- Greet clients warmly, schedule appointments, and manage patient check-in/out processes using veterinary software.
- Assist with animal restraint, handling dogs, cats, and other species to ensure safe examinations and treatments.
- Prepare animals for procedures by applying aseptic techniques, inserting IV catheters, and monitoring anesthesia during surgeries.
- Support veterinary staff with laboratory work
- Operate medical equipment such as ,anesthesia monitors, and other diagnostic tools with precision.
- Maintain detailed records of animal physiology, medication administration, surgical assistance, and critical care interventions.
- Communicate effectively with pet owners about treatment plans, post-operative care, and general pet health advice.
- Assist in emergency medicine situations by providing critical patient support under veterinarian supervision.
- Ensure the clinic environment remains clean and sterile by practicing proper aseptic techniques during procedures.
- Support animal husbandry tasks such as feeding, cleaning kennels, and maintaining a safe environment for animals in our care.
Experience
Willing to train
- Prior kennel experience or animal handling background is highly valued.
- Demonstrated knowledge of veterinary terminology, animal anatomy, and physiology.
- Experience with veterinary critical care or emergency medicine enhances your ability to respond swiftly in urgent situations.
- Familiarity with laboratory procedures including phlebotomy and diagnostic testing is preferred
- Veterinary technician experience or equivalent certification is a plus; strong general veterinary experience is essential.
- Ability to perform IV insertions, vascular access procedures, animal restraint techniques, and anesthesia monitoring confidently.
Join us to be part of a passionate team committed to delivering outstanding pet care while advancing your skills in a lively and supportive environment!
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
