Veterinary Technician / Receptionist

Veterinary Technician & Receptionist

Island Veterinary Hospital is looking for a dedicated, dependable, and compassionate Veterinary Technician & Receptionist to join our team.

These are for 2 different positions but we will eventually cross train for both. Both positions are for someone who enjoys working with animals, takes pride in their work, and can help wherever needed in a busy veterinary hospital.

What You’ll Do

Veterinary / Patient Care

• Assist veterinarians with examinations, treatments, procedures, and surgery
• Safely handle and restrain dogs and cats
• Obtain histories and vital signs
• Assist with blood draws, catheter placement, injections, and laboratory procedures as appropriate to training
• Prepare and monitor patients
• Administer medications and treatments under veterinary direction
• Maintain accurate medical records
• Keep treatment, surgical, and kennel areas clean and organized
• Help maintain inventory and supplies

Reception / Client Care

• Answer phones and assist clients
• Take messages and communicate with the veterinary team
• Handle client record requests and email communication
• Provide professional, compassionate customer service

The Right Person

We want someone who shows up, is dependable, takes responsibility for their work, and is willing to help wherever needed.

The ideal candidate:

• Has veterinary, animal-care, or veterinary assistant experience (preferred)
• Has strong animal-handling skills
• Works well with a team
• Communicates professionally
• Can multitask and stay calm in a busy environment
• Is willing to learn and take direction
• Has genuine compassion for animals and their owners
• Can safely perform the physical duties of the position

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Professional growth and training opportunities
• Employee veterinary benefits

If you’re dependable, care about your work, love animals, and want to become an important part of a close-working veterinary team, we’d like to hear from you.

Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person