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National Veterinary Associates
Front Office Coordinator
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What they do
A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$34,081 / year median in Iowa
+28% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description University West Pet Clinic is a busy animal hospital looking for one more person to add to our team as a Front Office Coordinator (FOC)! If you have excellent customer service and communication skills, have a great sense of urgency, an excellent attention to detail, have a desire to learn about and work in the veterinary medical profession, and love animals, this may be the position for you! Responsibilities and Duties Upholding our standards of care and customer service while also: Answering phone calls Scheduling appointments and managing the appointment scheduler Assisting veterinarians Filling medications, prescription diets (up to 35 lbs), and other products/items as requested Communicating effectively with clients in various types of situations Using the computer/various technology to accurately retrieve records, print daily reports, and complete projects as needed Promoting the hospital through the use of the hospital's social media account(s) Learning and exercising knowledge in basic veterinary principals Cash handling and discharging patients through the use of veterinary software General maintenance of the front desk/reception area Acting as the face of the clinic, greeting clients and helping them out as needed Qualifications and Skills Everyone working with University West Pet Clinic embraces our high standards of customer service and veterinary care. Front Office Coordinators play a pivotal role in our practice and are the first and last contact for our clients. They must strive to create positive lasting impressions and inspire our team to keep excelling as we continue to grow.
REQUIREMENTS
Highschool diploma, GED, or equivalent. A bility to type 45 words per minute or more. A bility to lift 35+ lbs . Customer service experience preferred, veterinary knowledge or experience is a plus but not required. Must be available Saturdays in addition to varying hours throughout the week . Must pass a routine background check and drug screen . BenefitsFULL-TIME OPPORTUNITY INCLUDES
Health Insurance Various team and individual bonuses/incentives 401(k) Uniform allowance Paid time off Paid holiday Employee pet discounts Continuing educationJob Type:
Part-time Pay:
$16.00- $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 20
- 36 per week
Schedule:
Monday- Friday from 7am
- 6pm Saturdays from 7am
- 12pm Up to 10 hour shifts on weekdays National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
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- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
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Des Moines, Iowa, United States Share this job: Share Similar Jobs Accounting Supervisor Remote- USA, United States.