Part-time Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Animal Medical Center of Hernando•Hernando, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Medical Center is seeking a Part-time Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist to join their team. This role supports both clients and the medical team in a fast-paced, progressive companion animal practice. Responsibilities include managing the reception area, client communication, scheduling, processing payments, and providing emotional support. Clinical duties involve pet restraint, sample collection and analysis, assisting with diagnostics and surgery, administering medications, and communicating treatment plans. The role requires comfort in a medical environment with potential exposure to strong odors, loud noises, animal waste, and risks of bites, scratches, or contagious diseases. Ongoing training opportunities are provided for skill development.

Requirements

1 year 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

1 year of veterinary receptionist experience preferred
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
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