Veterinary Technician/Receptionist
About The Position
This hybrid role supports both patient care and front-desk operations to provide a smooth, compassionate experience for clients and pets. Duties include animal restraint, patient triage, lab sample collection and analysis, diagnostic imaging assistance, medication administration, surgical and anesthesia support, and nursing care of hospitalized patients. The role also includes greeting clients, answering phones and emails, scheduling appointments, checking clients in and out, processing payments, communicating treatment plans, and providing empathetic support during sensitive situations. Must be comfortable in a clinical environment with exposure to odors, noise, animal waste, bites, scratches, and contagious diseases. Ongoing training and career development opportunities are provided.
Requirements
- Positive, dependable team player with a strong work ethic and punctuality
- Excellent customer service, communication, and multitasking skills
- Compassionate, calm demeanor in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of preventative care, surgical procedures, and hospital flow
- Skilled in low-stress animal handling and restraint
- Organized, computer-proficient, and eager to continue learning
- Open to constructive feedback to support team efficiency
- Must be comfortable in a clinical environment with exposure to odors, noise, animal waste, bites, scratches, and contagious diseases
- Weekend availability
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 1 year of veterinary experience preferred (CVT/RVT/LVT a plus)
- Veterinary receptionist or client-facing experience preferred
- Experience with lab sample collection/processing and radiographs (dental a plus)
- Anesthesia and surgical monitoring experience preferred
Responsibilities
- animal restraint
- patient triage
- lab sample collection and analysis
- diagnostic imaging assistance
- medication administration
- surgical and anesthesia support
- nursing care of hospitalized patients
- greeting clients
- answering phones and emails
- scheduling appointments
- checking clients in and out
- processing payments
- communicating treatment plans
- providing empathetic support during sensitive situations
Benefits
- Comprehensive 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
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
