Veterinary Technician/Receptionist

Our successful surgery clinic is looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician/Receptionist to join our practice! Shore Pet Surgery has been offering low cost, high quality surgical services to the community since 2008. We are seeking an individual who is upbeat, self motivated, team oriented and do well working in a fast paced environment. If you are a animal-lover who is intrigued by veterinary surgery, then this is the job for you! Visit our website at www.shorepetsurgery.com to meet our staff and see the services we offer.

Veterinary Technician responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting our Veterinarians
• Utilize proper animal restraint
• Administering injections
• Placing IV catheters
• Monitor patients (pre-operative and post-operative)
• Cleaning and sterilizing of surgical packs
• Blood draws
• Prepare medications
• Provide high quality customer service
• Maintain cleanliness of our hospital
• Communicate with owner's regarding their animals

Veterinary Receptionist responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Greeting clients and checking patients in
• Scheduling appointments
• Receiving telephone calls
• Maintaining medical records
• Checking voicemails
• Relaying necessary and accurate patient information to Veterinarian/Veterinary Technicians
• Checking e-mails and responding to clients
• Appointment reminders for upcoming appointments
• Restraining animals during surgical intake and technician appointments
• Collecting payments
• Assist in cleanliness and maintenance of the clinic

**This position is physically demanding requiring applicants to stand for long periods of time and repeatedly lift up to 50lbs**

Wages and Benefits:

• Starting pay is $16.00-$19.00 per hour
• Employee pet discounts
• Health Insurance
• IRA
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays for full time employees
• NO WEEKENDS!!

Hours/Work Schedule: Full-time employees must be available to work at least 36 hours per week. Our hours of operations are Monday-Thursday 8:00am-6:00pm. Emergency surgeries are not uncommon and will require employees to stay after hours at times. All potential new hires are required to pass a criminal background check and drug test. Some experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right individual. If you think that you will be a good fit, please send us your resume. We look forward to meeting you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Work Location: In person