Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Vetcor • Bedford, NY

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Bedford Greenwich Animal Hospital is looking for a compassionate and dependable Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist to join our full-time team. We are a homegrown, multi-doctor, full-service hospital serving the Westchester and Greenwich communities with high-quality medicine and personalized care. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to support both the medical and client-service sides of the hospital. You’ll assist with patient care, treatments, and procedures while also helping clients feel welcomed, informed, and supported throughout every visit. If you’re looking for a professional yet family-oriented hospital that values teamwork, work-life balance, and the unique strengths each employee brings to the practice, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a veterinary hospital or animal-care setting preferred
• Experience assisting with patient care and veterinary procedures
• Strong customer-service and client-communication skills
• Knowledge of proper cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization practices
• Familiarity with medication administration and diagnostic equipment preferred
• Safe and compassionate animal-handling skills
• Confidence managing multiple priorities in a busy hospital
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfort using computers and learning veterinary practice-management software
• Ability to maintain accurate medical and client records
• Dependable, professional, and team-oriented attitude
• Genuine passion for helping pets and the people who love them
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting and safely handling animals

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians during examinations, treatments, surgeries, and other procedures
• Safely and compassionately handle and restrain patients
• Prepare examination rooms, treatment areas, and surgical spaces
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize equipment and hospital surfaces
• Collect blood, urine, stool, and other diagnostic samples as directed
• Assist with basic laboratory testing and diagnostic procedures
• Administer medications and treatments under the direction of the veterinary team
• Feed, bathe, walk, and provide attentive care for patients as needed
• Welcome clients and patients with warmth and professionalism
• Manage multiple phone lines and respond to client questions
• Schedule appointments and support an efficient daily workflow
• Check clients and patients in and out
• Process payments and maintain accurate client and patient information
• Communicate with pet owners regarding care instructions, treatment plans, and follow-up visits
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records
• Keep the hospital clean, organized, well stocked, and compliant with safety standards
• Collaborate with doctors, technicians, assistants, and receptionists to provide an exceptional client and patient experience

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition support for veterinary technician licensing
• Referral bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options
• Up to three weeks of paid parental leave
• Generous PTO
• Employee pet discounts
• Quarterly team bonuses
• Continuing education allowance
• State license and VTNE exam fee reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Uniform allowance
• Six paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Free or discounted lab work for employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed