Veterinary Receptionist

Brighton Veterinary Clinic is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable **Veterinary Receptionist**or **Veterinary Office Assistant (VOA)** to join our team.

We provide high-quality medical and surgical services for dogs and cats. We aim to create a friendly, inclusive work environment where every team member can shine, while striving for excellence in pet care and client communication. We value teamwork, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn and adapt.

Duties will include:

- Welcome clients and their pets upon arrival;
- Provide clear and concise information about the services and products offered by the clinic;
- Collect and update client information in the database;
- Schedule appointments;
- Check in and out clients and their pets;
- Process payments and handle financial transactions;
- Keep the hospital (especially reception and the examination rooms) clean and tidy;
- Assist with laundry, mopping, surgical instruments cleaning and sterilization;
- Clean up after patients, walks dogs as needed, feed and clean patients as needed;
- Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians in their daily duties;
- Help hold animals while veterinarians are performing examinations;
- Communicate effectively with the rest of the team to ensure smooth operations.

Your qualifications:

- Experience as a medical or veterinary receptionist or veterinary assistant is preferred;
- Experience and demonstrated excellence in customer service is preferred;
- Experience working with animals is strongly preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment and under pressure;
- A positive attitude and a friendly disposition;
- Superior work ethic;
- Attention to detail;
- Ability to multitask effectively;
- Proficiency in using computer software.

Part-time hours are available. Schedule may include weekdays between the hours of 8 am to 6 pm. Rotating or regular Saturday availability (9 am - 3 pm) is necessary.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications, and starts at $18/hour. We offer a flexible schedule, generous vacation allotment, health benefits and discounted pet care.

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

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Describe your ideal workplace in a few words.
- Describe your experience working with animals.

**Experience**:

- receptionist: 2 years (preferred)
- working in a veterinary clinic: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person