Department Coordinator for General Practice Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals•Walnut Creek, CA

22d•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking to hire someone with animal and customer service experience, as a Doctor’s Assistant in our busy state-of-the-art hospital. Shifts include day time and evening, as well as weekdays and weekends/holidays (we work as a team). Ideally seeking candidates with a minimum of 2-3 years of current veterinary hospital experience, preferably in emergency or specialty veterinary medicine, although this is not a must. Any customer service experience is welcomed. Your position on the Client Care Team as a Doctor’s Assistant will include but not limited to: answering phones, making appointments, checking clients in and out, speaking with clients regarding their pets and family, creating and managing estimates for diagnostics and treatments for clients, rooming clients and patients, obtaining temperature and weight of pets, being a liaison of communication between doctor and client, and accurately filling medications for patients. Both full-time and part-time positions are available. All shifts are between 8- 10 hours long and all available schedules include weekend shifts. After 30 days, you will become eligible for benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K plan, allowances for uniforms and CE (continuing education), vacation days, holiday pay, and personal veterinary care discounts. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The pay range for this position is $24to $25/ hour If you are looking to improve upon existing skills or build new ones, and you believe you can thrive in a very busy, fast-paced, advanced and exciting environment, please apply!

Requirements

2+ years working in the veterinary field as a Client Service Representative, or similar position
Animal and customer service experience
2-3 years of current veterinary hospital experience
Any customer service experience is welcomed