Veterinary Assistant jobs in Florence, AL

Front Desk Receptionist/Office Assistant

We are looking for a Receptionist to help manage the front desk at our veterinary clinic and to perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. As a Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our practice. Our Receptionist’s duties include welcoming guests, answering phones, and helping patients into the clinic. You will coordinate front-desk activities, including making and managing appointments, pulling and filing patient charts, consulting with clients about their pets, handling payments over the phone, assisting the veterinarians with clerical tasks as needed, and communicating with other clinics. To be successful in this position, you should have a pleasant personality, as this is also a customer service role. You should be able to deal with emergencies in a timely and effective manner, while streamlining office operations. Multitasking and stress management skills are ESSENTIAL for this position. Ultimately, a Receptionist’s duties and responsibilities are to ensure the front desk welcomes guests positively, and executes all administrative tasks to the highest quality standards.

Skills

• Proven work experience as a Receptionist, Front Office Representative or similar role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Customer service attitude
• High school degree; additional certification in Office Management is a plus
• Love of animals

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Florence, AL 35630: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person