Experienced Veterinary Receptionist Veterinary Assistant Job at Inwood Animal Clinic, New York, NY

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  • Inwood Animal Clinic
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable team member for a hybrid Veterinary Receptionist / Veterinary Assistant role . This position is primarily front-desk focused, with opportunities to support the medical team through light clinical duties.

This is a great fit for someone who enjoys working directly with clients while also being involved in patient care behind the scenes.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Reception Duties (Primary Focus):

  • Greet clients and patients warmly and professionally

  • Answer phone calls and emails, triage client concerns, and direct communication appropriately

  • Schedule appointments to support an efficient and smooth daily workflow

  • Manage check-in and check-out processes, including processing payments

  • Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area

  • Provide compassionate and discreet emotional support to clients during a variety of medical situations

Veterinary Assistant Support (Secondary Responsibilities):

  • Assist with exam room setup and turnover

  • Prepare and organize medications as directed by the veterinary team

  • Restrain pets safely for exams or procedures when needed

  • Support the team with basic patient care and hospital flow

Whether you’re looking to grow your skills at the front desk or expand your clinical knowledge, we provide hands-on and virtual training opportunities to support your development.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

_ We’re looking for: _

  • Experience as a Veterinary Receptionist and/or Veterinary Assistant (minimum of 1 year veterinary experience preferred)

  • Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

  • Compassionate, calm, and team-oriented with strong communication skills

  • Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment

  • Comfortable supporting both client-facing and clinical tasks

  • Self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow within the veterinary field

Additional Information

Pay range: $18–$22 per hour, depending on experience

** We offer our staff: **

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
  • Paid Bereavement Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
  • *Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

* Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

**For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit **

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time

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