Chester Basin Animal Hospital

Veterinary Services

VeterinaryAssistant,Receptionist

CA$35–45k ~AI est. Chester Basin, Nova Scotia, Canada FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Veterinary Assistant, Receptionist at Chester Basin Animal Hospital. Skills: Customer service, Reception duties, Veterinary assistance. Help clients feel welcomed. Help clients feel appreciated”

Industry & Context.

Veterinary Services

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Excellent customer service, Ability to answer multiline phone system, Track and book appointments, Follow up with appointments, Respond to email clients, Refer to veterinarians, Manage internal office messages, Admit and discharge pets, Schedule appointments, Create estimates, Obtain pet owner confirmation, Process payments, General housekeeping, Cleanliness of reception area, Cleanliness of pet holding areas, Cleanliness of common areas, Willingness to learn veterinary services, Willingness to learn medical office procedures, Assist veterinary staff

Nice to Have

Experience with veterinary services, Experience with medical office procedures

What You'll Do.

Help clients feel welcomed

Help clients feel appreciated

Help pets feel welcomed

Help pets feel appreciated

Answer multiline phone system

Follow up with appointments

Respond to email clients

Manage internal office messages

Schedule appointments

Obtain pet owner confirmation

Maintain cleanliness of reception area

Maintain cleanliness of pet holding areas

Maintain cleanliness of common areas

Learn veterinary services

Learn medical office procedures

Assist veterinary staff with tasks

Assist veterinary staff with treatments

How You'll Work.

Communication Scope

Email clients; Office messages

Full Job Description

# Veterinary Assistant, Receptionist ## ## Location: Chester Basin, NS **Chester Basin Animal Hospital** is welcoming an engaging **Veterinary Assistant, Receptionist **to join our team! This is an exceptional opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic individual to join us in a very important support role for the entire hospital. In this role, you will help our clients and their pets feel welcomed and appreciated! * Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting people at ease and creating a welcoming environment * Ability to answer a multiline phone system, track and book, and follow up with appointments effectively * Respond to and manage email correspondence; clients, referring veterinarians & internal office messages * Admitting and discharging pet patients; scheduling appointments * Invoicing/billing; creating estimates, obtaining pet owner confirmation and processing payments * General housekeeping duties; cleanliness of reception area, pet holding areas and common areas * Willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services, updated medical office procedures, and assist the Veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments **What VCA Canada Offers** * RRSP Employer 5% Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier! * VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan Program \- Ask us more! * A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation! * Competitive wages and benefits! * Annual uniform allowance * Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here! * Employee Assistance Program * Referral Bonus Rewards * Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives * Generous personal pet care discounts * And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps! **Our Story** VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and ev

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