Vet Receptionist Jobs
Find a rewarding job working with animals as a Vet Receptionist. Put your amazing communication, organization, and problem solving skills to great use.
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Veterinarian - East Port Veterinary Hospital
VetPartners We also have a full time practice manager, veterinary receptionist, groomer and hospital attendant. We take great pride in our friendly, positive and supportive work environment and are the proud ...Port Macquarie, Australia -
Receptionist - Fitzroy Vet Hospital
VetPartners We are currently seeking an organised and efficient Veterinary receptionist superstar to apply for our Full-Time Veterinary Receptionist role within our lovely team! The main focus of the role is ...Melbourne, Australia -
Central Reception Supervisor
VetPartners The successful applicant will ideally be an experienced veterinary receptionist; however, this is not essential as training will be provided to the right individuals. A demonstrated enthusiasm and ...Perth, Australia -
School Officer
Government of Western Australia The successful applicant will have the opportunity to focus on specific support roles in areas such as Student Services, Vocational Education and Training (VET), Reception and Administration. As the ...Perth, Australia
Job Growth for Veterinary Receptionists
The veterinary industry has been growing by leaps and bounds in the last five years. Some reports have shown a 45% increase in job opportunities for vet receptionist and vet nurses. With 63% of Australian homes owning a pet, spending roughly $8 billion dollars every year it’s easy to see why the vet industry has seen such growth and is expected to continue. If you have been looking for a new career, you can now stop.
Finding a job as a vet receptionist will provide you with job security and plenty of room for growth. It’s not uncommon for vet receptionist to find jobs as practice managers and even vet nurses. Of course, you may find that you are perfectly content to be the best vet receptionist that has ever done the job. In addition to opportunities for job growth, vet receptionist day-to-day task are different every day. With all of the diversity that being a vet receptionist brings to your day, it’s easy to see how it could be the ideal job for many.
Typical Job Responsibilities for a Vet Receptionist
Finding a job as a vet receptionist will bring new adventures every day. No two days are every the same. Sure, there will be days when all you do is answer phones and go over patient instructions with clients. On the other hand, there will be days where you will need to be quick on your feet to save a pet’s life. There will be times when your communication skills will be exactly what a client needs to defuse a tense situation. This diversity in the vet receptionist field is what keeps many people in the industry.
Vet Receptionist Job Skill Requirements
- Communication skills
- Multitasking
- Computer knowledge
- File maintenance
- Billing and accounting skills
- Animal husbandry skills and knowledge
Vet Receptionist Job Responsibilities
- Checking patients in and out
- Appointment scheduling
- Answering phone calls
- Possibly walking, feeding, and medicating of animals
- Stocking and cleaning reception area and exam rooms
- Prepare bank deposits
The responsibilities for a vet receptionist can vary greatly between small vet clinics and large vet hospitals that may have practice managers, levels of receptionist and vet nurses. The management style will also be different at each clinic you work for. Knowing this can help you plan your interview so you ask the right question to land you that job as a vet receptionist.
Getting a job as a vet receptionist is now easier than ever, thanks to Vet and Pet jobs. Our job board was created as a niche job board to help animal lovers find the best jobs working with animals in Australia. We’re confident that if you have the skills to land that vet receptionist job, then you will find the perfect job right here. Take some time to explore the job listings, then pop over to our blog to learn some new skills to make sure you rise above the other candidates.
Here at Vet & Pet Jobs, our vet jobs Campaigns reach across the complete range of veterinary jobs – Veterinarian jobs, Emergency Veterinarian jobs, Veterinary Nurse jobs, Locum Veterinarian jobs and many more. Browse by job type, state or city and click through to each Job Campaign for all the details plus each one has a quick video to help you drill down to the key elements in each veterinary job to help you decide on which ones to apply for.
Job Seekers can register and create daily or weekly Job Alerts to notify you when new career opportunities are posted. So, whether you are looking for veterinary jobs in Brisbane, Queensland or Sydney, NSW or Canberra, ACT or Melbourne, Victoria or Hobart, Tasmania or Adelaide, South Australia or Perth West Australia or Darwin, Northern Territory and all points in between, as well as across all of New Zealand, you can find the best veterinary jobs for your next career step.
And for Veterinary Hospitals and Vet Clinics, you can find the best veterinary professionals – GP Veterinarians, Emergency Vets, Associate Vets, Vet Nurses and Relief Vets and Nurses – across Australia and New Zealand and build your team – register and post your Job Campaign today.
Looking farther afield? Then it’s time to explore Veterinary Jobs in the UK and Europe or our Veterinary Jobs in the USA and Canada.