Overview
With our combined 50 years of experience, we, the Albany veterinarians at The Village Animal Clinic, promise to treat all pets with the utmost compassion, respect, and consideration. Your companion's welfare is our highest priority. We believe all animals have a right to expect gentle handling and quality pet care. This philosophy guides each team member in all that we do to promote care and healing of your cherished friend.
The Village Animal Clinic, servicing Voorheesville and Albany, New York, has earned a reputation for providing state-of-the-art Albany area veterinary care by a service-oriented staff that continually meets and exceeds our clients' expectations. The Village Animal Clinic strives to provide the latest technological and medical protocols while ensuring that you are informed and have a voice in the care of your pet.
Requirements
Veterinary Assistant The Village Animal Clinic Voorheesville, New York Job Summary: The Village Animal Clinic is looking for the newest part-time member of our assistant/reception team for our popular veterinary practice. Applicants should be experienced in delivering top-notch client service, should enjoy working with the public and their pets, and should be able to work effectively and supportively as a team member. Duties include holding a wide range of species for the doctors to examine and treat, answering the phones, and helping to keep our premises neat. Experience with veterinary practice is preferred, but attitude, ability, and enthusiasm are our highest priorities. Enjoying a challenge, being able to multitask, and making clients feel important and warmly welcomed are essential personality traits. We offer great career opportunities. Salary range starts at $19.00 hour for entry-level and up to $24.00 for experienced applicants. Our benefit package includes medical insurance with a substantial employer contribution, dental & vision insurance; employer-paid life and disability insurance; IRA retirement savings; employee pet discounts; and continuing education. The part-time hours average from approaxiamtely 26 to 28 hours weekly. This opportunity gives the applicant a chance to work in an exciting and stimulating environment with great coworkers. Please forward your resume for a chance to join our team. We look forward to meeting you. Qualifications Experience with veterinary practice is preferred, but attitude, ability, and enthusiasm are our highest priorities. Animal handling skills and knowledge of clinical procedures. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Responsibilities Duties include holding a wide range of species for the doctors to examine and treat, answering the phones, and helping to keep our premises neat. Interacting with clients, client education, scheduling appointments, and collecting payments. Safely handle and restrain animals. Maintain accurate patient records. Ensuring a clean, organized work environment. What Makes Us Different Referral program – join our team, bring your friends, and get paid! Career development and advancement opportunities. CE programs provided by AmeriVet at NO cost to you! Learn more about us at: http://amerivet.com/veterinary-jobs/ #LI-KC-1