Overnight Receptionist

Winnipeg Animal Emergency Hospital is looking for an **overnight receptionist / veterinary assistant.** The shifts for this unique cross-trained position are on a rotating schedule to accommodate a desirable work-life balance**.**We run a fast-paced emergency veterinary clinic that sees a wide variety of patients from all over Manitoba.

**The position involves**:

- Assisting clients both in person and over the phone.
- Greeting clients in a calm and pleasant manor.
- Accurately entering client and animal information into a computer software system and following animal intake protocols.
- Processing payments.
- Assisting RVT's and veterinarians with animal handling and procedures. (knowledge of proper animal restraint is an asset).
- Animal husbandry such as cleaning kennels, feeding and walking hospitalized patients.
- General cleaning including laundry, medical equipment/ instruments, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and following proper disinfectant protocols.
- Doing cash-out and end-of-day reports.
- Working alone / with mínimal supervision.
- Can communicate effectively with clients and co-workers.
- Able to exercise patience and empathy with animal owners.
- Has excellent phone etiquette.
- Has excellent written and oral communication.
- Has the ability to prioritize efficiently and multitask.
- Is self-motivated and can work alone or with mínimal supervision.
- Is knowledgeable of veterinary clinic procedures and terminologies.
- Knowledge of animal husbandry of hospitalized patients.
- Has the physical ability to lift up to 40-50 lbs.
- Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills to keep the work environment tidy and comfortable.

We offer uniform allowance, excellent health benefits, great staff discounts and more Wage is based on experience. If you meet the above qualifications and want to join our growing team, please send us your resume. A cover letter is also appreciated.

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift

Work Location: In person