Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist-Part Time

RSPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to: Answer calls, texts, faxes or emails regarding companion pet care such as dogs, cats, ferrets, rabbits, small mammals; Set up appointments; Maintain written & electronic medical records; Present plans to pet parents; Assist pet parents @ visits; Assists exams, comfort & restrain pets during care, tests, treatments, x-rays, anesthesia, dental cleaning, surgeries, meds, payments, discharge of patients & communicating with pet parents. REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1 year at small animal practices. SKILLS REQUIRED: Multitasking, unrestricted full range of motion skills, skills to lift 30 pounds safely, excellent communication skills in English, team-player. EDUCATION required: Minimum U.S. high school diploma or GED. Pay rate negotiable per experience & education. JOB TRAINING: Prospective applicant will be invited to the on site job interview. Upon employment, the job training for 2 weeks & passing open-book quizzes are required, while working as a trainee employee. REQUIRED WORK HOURS: 8:30 AM- 6:30 PM Mon Tue Thu Fri or Sat; closed for lunch except for surgeries; flexible 2 days / week, alternating Saturdays, on site.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All customers are required to wear masks; call us upon arrival at our parking lots; a printed copy of a plan is sent to pet parents via cell or we deliver it to the car; mostly pet parents are not allowed in the hospital building; curb side service avail.

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• Lincolnwood, IL 60712 (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Required)

Hours per week:

• 20-29

Company's website:

• lincolnwoodanimalhospital.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place