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Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Central Hospital For Animals

Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Kissimmee, FL +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    ** Job duties include, but are not limited to:**

    We're looking for a compassionate, versatile team member to support both clinical and front-desk duties in our veterinary hospital.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Restrain animals, triage patients, collect lab samples, assist with imaging, and provide nursing care
    • Administer medications, assist in surgery, and monitor anesthesia
    • Communicate treatment plans clearly with clients
    • Greet clients, manage reception area, schedule appointments, and process payments
    • Provide emotional support to clients during difficult moments
    • Answer phones/emails and direct inquiries appropriately

    Work Environment:

    • Must tolerate odors, noises, and potential exposure to bites, scratches, waste, and diseases

    Growth Opportunities:

    We offer hands-on and virtual training to help you grow in your role or take the next step in your career.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    ** We’re looking for:**

    • High work ethic, positive attitude, and team-oriented mindset
    • Punctual and dependable with Saturday availability
    • Minimum 1 year of veterinary experience preferred
    • Strong customer service and communication skills
    • Ability to interpret medical records and accurately document client/patient history
    • Knowledge of preventive care, surgical procedures, and hospital workflow
    • Skilled in low-stress, safe animal restraint
    • Proficient in collecting and processing blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples
    • Experienced in setting up and running lab tests
    • Proficient in capturing radiographs; dental radiography experience is a plus
    • Skilled in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
    • Detail-oriented, organized, and computer-savvy
    • Able to receive and apply constructive feedback professionally
    • Self-starter with a desire for continuous learning and development
    • Calm, compassionate, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment

    Additional Information

    ** We offer our staff:**

    ** Pay: Start at $15/hr depending on experience**

    • 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 visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

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  • Locations
    Kissimmee, FL • Marion, IL