Overview
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist Jobs in Orion, IL at Orion Veterinary Clinic Inc
Orion Veterinary Clinic is a mixed animal veterinary clinic serving the Quad City area. We provide high quality veterinary care for livestock, horses, companion animals and some exotics. We are searching for a full time Veterinary Technician to join our fast paced growing practice. Our current staff consists of two full time veterinarians, and a team of experienced technicians. The clinic is open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday, 8 am to Noon on Saturday and closed on Sunday. Patients are seen by appointment only with the expectation of emergencies. Veterinary Assistants and Receptionist are expected to work a 4-day workweek and some Saturdays.
Veterinary Assistant Duties:
Collecting Stool Samples
Performing Laboratory Tests
Sterilizing Equipment
Administering Medications, Injections, Intravenously, subcutaneously, intramuscularly, and orally
Collecting and Recording Animal’s Medical Histories
Trimming Nails and Grooming Animals
Feeding and Walking Animals
Provides compassionate care to patients.
Performs all duties in accordance with hospital medical policies and procedures.
Prepares and maintains the exam rooms and treatment areas
Assists in restraining pets when necessary.
Take radiographs
Admits and discharges patients on the doctor’s orders
Understands usage and dosage for all prescription drugs and can readily explain them to the clients.
Properly cleans all surgical materials after they are used; keeps the operating room properly stocked and prepared for surgery.
Assists other staff members as required.
Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with other employees.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Receptionist Duties:
Checking patients in, discharging patients, invoicing
Provide customer service such as greeting customers, answering questions, processing incoming patients, and handling payments
Answer phone calls which may include answering questions, scheduling appointments and recording messages for doctors and staff
Handle incoming and outgoing mail and email
Update and file patient charts
Enter data into computerized billing program
Retrieve prescriptions
Assist with pet supply purchases such as food, supplements
Maintain the cleanliness of waiting room
Retail sales
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 – $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Title: Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Company: Orion Veterinary Clinic Inc
Location: Orion, IL
