Equine Veterinary Receptionist/ Assistant

2 weeks ago


Russell, Canada Russell Equine Veterinary Service Full time

Russell Equine Veterinary Service is looking for a bilingual receptionist to join our growing team We are a well-established equine-only clinic that services Eastern Ontario and the Outaouais region.

**Hours**: Full-Time (30-40 hours per week). Monday to Friday with optional weekends caring for in-clinic patients during breeding season (Spring/Summer).

*Please note that this is a permanent, year round position - we are not able to accommodate students seeking summer employment

**Job Duties**:

- Preparation and running of in-house laboratory diagnostics (hematology, biochemistry and fecal egg count) as well as preparation of samples being sent to external labs
- General housekeeping duties; maintaining cleanliness of reception area and clinic office
- Occasionally assisting veterinarians during in-clinic appointments through the handling and restraint of patients, the use of diagnostic equipment as well as supervised medication administration
- Occasional care and treatment of in-clinic patients which includes feeding, mucking out, turn out, medication administration and monitoring

**Benefits of working at Russell Equine**:

- Casual Dress
- Paid Vacation
- Health Insurance Plan
- RRSP + Employer Match Program (DPSP)
- Profit Sharing Program/Quarterly Incentive Bonus
- Discounts on care and medications for personal animals

**Requirements**:

- Bilingualism (English/French)
- Customer service experience
- Basic equine knowledge and experience

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person