Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

We are seeking a full-time veterinary assistant to join our team! We are seeking an individual who is looking for long-term employment.

Our Veterinary Assistants/Receptionists are the right hand of the veterinarian and licensed veterinary technician. They are responsible for communicating with and educating clients on basic health care, filling medications, restraining patients, medical record and invoice entries, cleaning, and other responsibilities.

Candidates must be able to speak, read, and write English fluently, demonstrate clear and accurate note taking, and perform math skills at a minimum of a high school level. Computer skills are critical to this position. Multi-tasking and working under pressure are a necessity. Candidate should also be very responsible, a “self-starter” and able to take instruction well. Candidates must be able to work in a team environment with a positive attitude, be able to lift up to 40 lbs, and stand and walk for long periods. Veterinary specific experience is not required but is preferred.

Many veterinary hospitals practice excellent patient care and customer service; we are no different and are very proud of our standards. What sets us apart from the rest is our culture. We place strong emphasis and value on teamwork and our clinic culture is one of excellence, positivity, creativity, autonomy, and support. The term “family-like environment” means something to us, and we strive to make our culture feel like family. Like most, we take a team approach to patient care and our veterinarians are supported by several experienced Receptionists, Veterinary Assistants, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, and a solid management team. Although we are very team oriented in our protocols, we are also very person oriented. We invest in individuals as people, not just employees. Happy people make a happy team. A happy team provides excellent patient care and customer service. We also have a chocolate fountain, and we are not afraid to use it.

Come work with us at a clinic where people genuinely enjoy coming to work every day.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)
• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Brewerton, NY 13029 (Required)

Work Location: In person