Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Seattle, WA
Part Time to Full Time
Mid Level
We are looking for an outgoing, positive, and professional receptionist/vet assistant to join our beautiful alternative veterinary wellness center in Seattle. Come work in a peaceful environment where gentle healing is the emphasis. Hours needed are 20-35 per week with flexibility to adjust hours as needed to meet the demands of business.
Please respond with a letter of introduction and a resume if you have the following goals, attributes, experience, and commitments:
- 1-2 years’ experience in the alternative healthcare field.
- 1-2 years’ experience in the veterinary field.
- 3-5 years’ experience in offering exceptional customer service.
- Loves to learn and thrives on change and challenge.
- Experience with animal restraint.
- Days available to work could include variable schedules Monday – Saturday.
- Hours available M--F 9:30 -6:30pm, Saturday 9:30-2:30pm. These hours could be subject to change.
- Ability to multi task and see projects through to completion amidst a busy office.
- Must have well developed writing, math, and communication skills.
- A keen attention to detail and patience for people and animals is required.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, QuickBooks, and internet navigation.
- Must be willing to cross train among receptionist and vet assistant duties, including cleaning and maintenance of space.
- We are looking for someone who leads with initiative and desires to work in a forward thinking alternative healthcare environment.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Answering phones and checking voicemails.
- Maintaining office emails.
- Greeting and checking out patients–always with a genuine smile and eye contact.
- Scheduling patient appointments for practitioners.
- Pulling charts and preparing paperwork for doctors’ appointments.
- Assisting the doctor with exams, patient restraint, preparing medications, client communications.
- Following up with clients by phone calls.
- Assisting in the daily maintenance tidying of the office and exam rooms–sweeping, vacuuming, sanitization, and deep cleaning.
- Participate in ongoing training and coaching.
- Inventory management and invoice preparation.
- Assist in marketing efforts with the team.
Compensation: DOE
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