Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist (Juneau)

Juneau Veterinary Hospital seeks a dependable, compassionate, and friendly veterinary assistant/receptionist for immediate hire. Candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced, professional environment. Experience preferred. Hours are Monday-Friday, 32 hrs/week.

Candidate must pay attention to detail and be comfortable working with both people and animals. This job requires multitasking and outstanding customer service and communication skills.

Key Duties:

Reception – assist clients and their pets, answer phones, schedule appointments, and perform paperwork tasks

Maintain the clinic in a clean and organized state, clean exam rooms, kennels, and surgical areas, do laundry, wrap packs

Laboratory - collect, prepare, process, and mail specimens

Animal handling and restraint

Work cooperatively with veterinarians, staff members, and clients

Conduct oneself with professionalism, integrity, resourcefulness, and care

Other duties as directed

Hours:

Monday 8 am – 12 noon; 2 pm – 6 pm

Tuesday/Thursday 12 noon – 6 pm

Wednesday/Friday 8 am – 2 pm

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Must be at least 18 years old.

Two years of customer service or community service experience.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with both people and animals.

Able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Able to learn and operate a computerized veterinary scheduling system.

Able to adapt to performing tasks according to set procedures.

Able to anticipate the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.

Reply to this posting with your cover letter and resume or call 907-789-3444 to obtain a job application.

Juneau Veterinary Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.