- The Veterinary Office Assistant supports the daily operations of a veterinary practice and helps provide a welcoming, organized experience for clients and their pets.
- This role combines front-office support with basic animal-care and clinic-assistance tasks. The assistant works closely with veterinarians and veterinary technicians while helping maintain a clean, efficient, and compassionate environment.
Duties
- Welcome clients and their pets, assist with check-in, and help direct them through the visit.
- Schedule appointments and update client and patient records accurately.
- Answer routine questions and relay messages to the appropriate veterinary team member.
- Assist with preparing exam rooms and keeping shared areas clean and organized.
- Help handle and comfort animals as directed by veterinary staff, following safe-handling procedures.
- Support basic clinic tasks, such as organizing supplies and preparing materials for appointments.
- Assist with laboratory-related tasks as trained and authorized, such as labeling samples and maintaining an orderly work area.
- Follow clinic procedures for sanitation, patient privacy, and workplace safety.
- Any other duties deemed fit by management
Requirements
- Strong communication, organization, and customer-service skills.
- Dependable, attentive to detail, and comfortable working in a busy veterinary setting.
- Compassionate and respectful toward animals and their owners.
- Ability to follow instructions, maintain accurate records, and work collaboratively with a veterinary team.
- Prior veterinary, animal-care, or office experience is helpful
Pay: $17.00-$20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Versatile schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount