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Veterinary Receptionist / Veterinary AssistantWoodside Animal Hospital is Hiring! Position Details Role: Veterinary Receptionist / Veterinary Assistant Status: Full-time Salary: $18.00-$20.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications Schedule: Four days per week; some Saturdays requiredThis unique hybrid position combines hands-on veterinary assisting with client service. You'll spend part of your day working directly with our patients and medical team, and part of your day helping our clients and keeping the front desk running smoothly.Do you love both people AND pets? Are you happiest when you're busy, helping wherever you're needed, and part of a team that genuinely cares about what they do? Woodside Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinary Receptionist / Veterinary Assistant to join our team in a unique hybrid role that combines client service with hands-on veterinary assisting.This is a great position for someone who enjoys variety and doesn't want to spend their entire day behind a desk. One moment you may be welcoming a client and answering phones, and the next you may be helping restrain a patient, preparing for a procedure, monitoring hospitalized pets, or assisting our technicians and doctors.What You'll DoAt the Front DeskWelcome clients and their pets with a warm, professional attitudeAnswer phones and help triage client questions appropriatelySchedule appointments and help keep the day running smoothlyPrepare records and paperwork for appointmentsProcess payments and answer questions about routine services and feesProvide compassionate support to clients during difficult situationsCommunicate with clients by phone, email, and other correspondenceIn the Treatment AreaAssist doctors and technicians with medical, surgical, and dental proceduresSafely restrain and handle patients for examinations and proceduresMonitor hospitalized and post-anesthetic patients and report concernsPrepare treatment areas, equipment, and surgical suitesAssist with radiology, dentistry, anesthesia, and patient careTake heart and respiratory rates and perform other tasks appropriate to your trainingWalk, clean, comfort, and care for hospitalized patientsHelp keep the hospital clean, organized, stocked, and ready for the next patientProvide clerical and medical-record support as neededThe role will vary from day to day, so flexibility, initiative, teamwork, and a willingness to jump in wherever you're needed are essential.What You'll BringComfort around animals and a genuine enjoyment of caring for themA friendly and compassionate approach with clients and coworkersAn interest in veterinary medicine and eagerness to learnThe ability to multitask and stay productive in a busy environmentA team-player mindset and willingness to help wherever neededStrong organization, dependability, and attention to detailA calm and empathetic approach, especially when clients or patients are having a difficult dayA willingness to learn veterinary terminology and communicate professionally with both clients and the medical teamWe believe the front desk and medical team are one team working toward the same goal: providing high-quality, compassionate care to pets and their families.Our Vision: Helping Pets and Their Families By Providing High-Quality, Compassionate Care.Benefits You Can't BeatFinancial BenefitsA flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings PlanFlexible Spending Account (full-time only)529 Savings PlanTuition Support Program (full-time only)Referral Bonus ProgramWellness BenefitsHealth insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)Paid parental leave of up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child after one year of service (full-time only; in states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply)Sick Time / Paid Time OffFree/discounted lab work for employee petsPet discounts on services and productsPet food discount programProfessional Growth & RecognitionQuarterly Team Rewards Bonus ProgramProfessional development opportunitiesState license reimbursementVTNE exam fee reimbursementContinuing education allowanceUniform allowanceAccess to Vetcor's TechLife communityLifestyle BenefitsSix paid holidays (full-time only)Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee discount programJoin Our Team!If you enjoy a fast-paced day, like having a variety of responsibilities, and want a position where no two days are exactly alike, we'd love to meet you. Join a team that works hard, laughs together, and truly cares about the pets and people who walk through our doors. Apply today!Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Woodside Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
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port orchard, WA, 98366, US
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