Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Alliance Animal Health • Topeka, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist, you'll play an important role in supporting our medical team while creating a welcoming experience for our clients and patients. This position combines hands-on patient care, front desk responsibilities, and kennel duties to help keep our hospital running smoothly. Whether you're looking to build your veterinary skills or grow your career, we offer hands-on training, continuing education, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive team environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of veterinary assistant or veterinary client service experience preferred.
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Strong communication, customer service, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to safely handle and restrain dogs and cats of all sizes.
• Comfortable assisting with patient care, front desk responsibilities, and kennel duties in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and continue growing your veterinary skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience collecting laboratory samples, obtaining patient histories, administering medications, and monitoring anesthesia is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians with patient exams, treatments, surgical preparation, and animal restraint.
• Collect laboratory samples, administer medications, and monitor hospitalized patients.
• Welcome clients, answer phones, schedule appointments, and communicate treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate medical records and process client payments.
• Provide daily care for hospitalized and boarding pets, including feeding, walking, bathing, medicating, and cleaning kennels.
• Clean and disinfect hospital areas, restock supplies, and assist with laundry and general hospital upkeep.
• Support a clean, safe, and compassionate environment for patients, clients, and teammates.

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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed