Veterinary Assistant and Receptionist

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Acres Animal Hospital is an independently owned and operated small animal hospital offering integrative veterinary medicine. Dr. Laura Lee offers a wide range of veterinary services including acupuncture, chiropractic, traditional Chinese herbal medicine, surgery, dentistry, laboratory tests, radiographs, pharmaceuticals. Our goal is to provide the best veterinary health care possible to each individual patient in a friendly and informative environment.

Overview of Position

We are looking for an experienced veterinary assistant to join our team for full time hours.

Personality Characteristics of Good Candidates:

• quick learner
• reliable
• dependable
• friendly
• attention to detail
• excellent communication skills
• able to work independently to a high standard, and also with team, as required by patient care

The Veterinary Assistant’s Responsibilities Include:

• client education and communication, both written and verbal
• answer telephones and take and relay messages
• schedule appointments
• invoicing
• maintain a clean and orderly hospital environment
• accurate record keeping
• animal handling and restraint
• assist with patient care and treatment

The Veterinary Assistant’s Job Requirements Include:

• completion of a college veterinary assistant program
• prior experience working as a veterinary assistant preferred
• able to comply with all pandemic safety protocols to ensure safety of self, co-workers, and clients
• strong communication skills
• animal handling skills: experience with cats and dogs is required; experience with horses an asset
• able to lift small patients unassisted and larger patients with assistance

Weekdays only, no weekends or overnight. Regular schedule. Group benefits plan & employee discounts.

There are no remote or work-from-home job options available. Due to the nature of veterinary medicine, all work must be done on site. Applicant must have reliable transportation, COVID-19 vaccination, and be able work in a manner than complies with public health protocols, and keeps co-workers, clients, and self safe. Applicant must be available to work Monday through Friday for afternoon and evenings.

Please submit a resume and cover letter online or by email. PDF format is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00-$17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Store discount
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
Staff and clients are required to wear masks, surfaces are frequently disinfected, staff vaccination is required, curbside service is available.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dartmouth, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Experience:

• Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
• Front desk: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Expected start date: 2022-09-19