Fernie Veterinary Services is looking for a compassionate, organized, and service-oriented Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Receptionist to join our team. This dual-role position is essential to our clinic’s success, supporting both front-desk operations and patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
Veterinary Receptionist Duties
- Greet clients and handle inquiries by phone, online, and in person with professionalism and empathy
- Triage patients and schedule appointments based on urgency and availability
- Manage patient records, process invoices and payments, and perform daily cash reconciliations
- Educate clients on services, treatments, and over-the-counter products
Veterinary Assistant Duties
- Assist veterinarians and technicians with exams, treatments, and procedures
- Provide general animal care, including feeding, grooming, walks, and monitoring post-surgical recovery
- Safely restrain animals and soothe those that are fearful or distressed
- Maintain a clean, sanitized clinic environment and sterilize surgical equipment
- Support inventory, ordering, and restocking efforts
What We’re Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent (Veterinary Assistant or Medical Office Assistant education is an asset)
- Customer service experience (required); animal care or veterinary experience is a strong asset
- Comfortable working in a clinical setting, including euthanasia support and post-mortem care
- Proficiency with computers and software (MS Office, Outlook; AviMark experience is an asset)
- Strong communication, conflict resolution, and multitasking skills
- Team player with a positive attitude, initiative, and a calm demeanor under pressure
If you’re dedicated to delivering high-quality animal care and exceptional client service, we’d love to hear from you.
Location
1161 7th Avenue, Fernie, V0B 1M0
Salary
20.00-21.00/hr