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Veterinary Receptionist
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Canada
Full-time
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Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist – Holistic Veterinary Clinic
Are you someone who enjoys working with animals, connecting with people, and keeping things organized? Do you enjoy being part of a team that values compassionate, individualized care? We’d love to meet you!
Who We Are
We’re a holistic veterinary clinic focused on enhancing our patients’ quality of life through nutrition, natural remedies, alternative therapies, and individualized care in a calm, low-stress environment. Our close-knit team is passionate about animal well-being and providing a positive experience for both pets and their people.
What You’ll Be Doing
This position is primarily focused on reception, with occasional assistance in patient care and clinical duties. As a small clinic with a consistent appointment schedule, we value teamwork, organization, and the ability to keep things running smoothly throughout the day.
Responsibilities include:
- Reception & Client Communication – Answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking patients in and out, and providing friendly, professional client service.
- Patient Handling & Treatment Support – Safely handling dogs and cats and assisting veterinarians and technicians with examinations and treatments as needed.
- Clinic Organization – Cleaning, stocking, and maintaining a tidy, organized clinic environment.
- Team Support – Helping where needed, adapting to daily priorities, and contributing to the smooth flow of clinic operations.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate:
- Has previous veterinary clinic experience.
- Has good organizational skills, attention to detail, and basic computer skills.
- Has knowledge of Avimark software (preferred).
- Is comfortable handling dogs and cats, including anxious or reactive patients.
- Can multitask, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently during busy periods.
- Is dependable, communicates well, and enjoys working as part of a team.
- Has an interest in holistic veterinary medicine; knowledge of alternative therapies is an asset.
Why Join Us?
- A Unique Approach to Veterinary Care – Learn about holistic treatments and alternative therapies.
- A Close-Knit Team – Work alongside people who care about animal well-being and supporting one another.
- Meaningful Work – Help pets and their families feel comfortable, supported, and well cared for.
How to Apply
Please send us your resume and a short cover letter telling us about your veterinary experience and why you’re interested in joining our team.
Expected hours: 32.0 – 35.0 per week
Experience:
- Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Reception: 1 year (required)
- Work Location: In person
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Responsibilities
Answer phones, schedule appointments, check patients in and out, and provide friendly, professional service to clients. Safely handle dogs and cats, assist with examinations and treatments as needed, maintain an organized clinic, and support daily operations.
Requirements
Requires at least one year of veterinary assistant or veterinary reception experience, organizational skills, attention to detail, basic computer skills, and comfort handling dogs and cats, including anxious or reactive patients. Candidates should be dependable, communicate well, multitask effectively, and work as part of a team; Avimark knowledge and interest in holistic veterinary medicine are preferred assets.
Skills
- Veterinary Reception
- Client Communication
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Check-In and Check-Out
- Animal Handling
- Treatment Support
- Clinic Organization
- Cleaning and Stocking
- Multitasking
- Task Prioritization
- Teamwork
- Basic Computer Skills
- Avimark Software
- Attention to Detail
- Holistic Veterinary Medicine
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Customer Service & Support
- Administrative
Keywords
- Veterinary Reception
- Veterinary Assistant
- Holistic Veterinary Clinic
- Client Communication
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Check-In
- Patient Check-Out
- Dog Handling
- Cat Handling
- Examinations
- Treatment Support
- Clinic Organization
- Cleaning
- Stocking
- Basic Computer Skills
- Avimark
- Multitasking
- Task Prioritization
- Teamwork
- Holistic Veterinary Medicine
- Nutrition
- Natural Remedies
- Alternative Therapies
- Low-Stress Environment