Part-time Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Animal Medical Center of Hernando•Hernando, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Medical Center is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced, three doctor companion animal practice in Hernando, Mississippi, with an additional location in neighboring Senatobia, Mississippi. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including preventative care, surgery, dentistry, reproductive procedures, in-house diagnostics, digital radiology, and ultrasonography, in a clean, newly remodeled location. As a Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist, you’ll play a key role in supporting both our clients and medical team. Responsibilities include maintaining a welcoming and organized reception area; greeting clients and patients; answering phones and emails; triaging client concerns; scheduling appointments to support an efficient daily flow; checking clients in and out; and processing payments. You’ll also provide compassionate, discreet emotional support to clients and be comfortable navigating a variety of medical outcomes. On the clinical side, duties include pet restraint, triaging incoming patients, collecting and analyzing lab samples, assisting with diagnostic imaging, supporting medical and hospitalized cases, administering medications, communicating treatment plans effectively with clients, and assisting with surgical preparation and anesthetic monitoring. This role requires comfort working in a medical environment, including exposure to strong odors, loud noises, animal waste, and the potential for bites, scratches, or contagious diseases. Whether you’re looking to excel in your current skillset or grow into your next career step, we offer ongoing virtual and hands-on training opportunities to support your continued development.

Requirements

1 year of veterinary receptionist experience required
2 years of veterinary assistant experience required
Compassionate, calm, and professional demeanor
Strong communicator and team player
Highly organized with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable using computer systems and practice management software
Able to properly restrain pets safely and confidently
Experience with sample collection, obtaining medical histories, and processing laboratory tests and radiographs
Blood draw experience (leg and jugular) and catheter placement required
Familiarity with back-of-house lab procedures and workflow

Nice To Haves

Anesthesia monitoring experience is a plus
Self-starter with a desire to continue growing knowledge and advancing skillsets

Responsibilities

Maintaining a welcoming and organized reception area
Greeting clients and patients
Answering phones and emails
Triaging client concerns
Scheduling appointments to support an efficient daily flow
Checking clients in and out
Processing payments
Providing compassionate, discreet emotional support to clients
Navigating a variety of medical outcomes
Pet restraint
Triaging incoming patients
Collecting and analyzing lab samples
Assisting with diagnostic imaging
Supporting medical and hospitalized cases
Administering medications
Communicating treatment plans effectively with clients
Assisting with surgical preparation and anesthetic monitoring

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Liability insurance
401k
401k matching program
Life insurance
Supplemental insurance
HSA
FSA
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation
Sick Time for ALL Employees
Paid Bereavement Program
Paid Parental Leave Program
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Personal Pet Discounts
Holiday Pay
Uniform Allowance
Bonuses