McCleary Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Receptionist/Assistant (Full-time)

A VERY busy Animal hospital in Clarkson is looking to welcome a new team member to fill our opening for a full time front desk receptionist/veterinary assistant. We are looking for someone who is a fast learner, flexible and can assist with other roles with in the hospital such as technician duties and assisting the kennel staff and the veterinarian, animal care, cleaning and restocking.

This position is not for the faint of heart. It is both physically and mentally challenging. Our receptionists spend a great deal of their day on their feet with very little down time. Duties will include all normal receptionist duties as well as assisting during appointments, walking and bathing dogs, general housekeeping and assisting the technicians and doctors whenever they need to. The front desk position requires someone with advanced Avimark knowledge who enjoys providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate is friendly and outgoing, a fast learner with a great attention to detail and able to multi-task in a busy environment.

The hospital is open 7 days a week so candidates will need to be flexible with their schedule to work days, afternoons, weekends and holidays. Shifts can range between 8-12 hours in length but will total no more than 42 hours per week. This is a full time, permanent position which we would like to fill IMMEDIATLY.

You will be offered pay to compliment your experience and any office management experience would be a serious asset and would move you to the front of the line. Staff discounts on medical care and supplies for your pets, health benefits and continued education support is also included.

Please reply with a cover letter outlining your experience and wage expectations. If you do not provide a cover letter we are sorry but you will not be considered.

If selected for an interview you will be asked to provide 3 work experience references.

Work Remotely
• No

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.00-$19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 39 – 41 per week

Benefits:
• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:
• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:
• Mississauga, ON L5J 2V8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):
• Are you able to work days, nights, weekends and holidays?

Experience:
• Veterinary Receptionist: 1 year (preferred)
• Animal Care in a clinic setting: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person