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receptionist Verified
Posted on April 15, 2024 by Employer details Nova Scotia SPCA
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Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Veterinary clinic. Animal hospital. Tasks: Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages. Provide customer service. Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand. Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian. Perform receptionist duties. Perform administrative tasks. Clip animal nails. Monitor and document animal behaviour. Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments. Maintain and order supplies. Keep records of animals treated. Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery. Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures. Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery. Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals. Answer clients' inquiries and provide information. Process money, cheques and credit/debit card payments. Perform reception and clerical duties. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Veterinary assistant course. Policy and program experience: Disease control. Area of work experience: Cleaning. Animal specialization: Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.). Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Attention to detail. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Client focus. Dependability. Judgement. Adaptability. Hardworking. Screening questions: Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Free parking available. Variable or compressed work week.- LocationDartmouth, NS
- Salary$17.00 to $19.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 32 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Evening, Weekend, Morning
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Verified
- Source Job Bank #2879304
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Work setting
- Veterinary clinic
- Animal hospital
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
- Provide customer service
- Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
- Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
- Perform receptionist duties
- Perform administrative tasks
- Clip animal nails
- Monitor and document animal behaviour
- Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
- Maintain and order supplies
- Keep records of animals treated
- Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
- Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
- Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals
- Answer clients' inquiries and provide information
- Process money, cheques and credit/debit card payments
- Perform reception and clerical duties
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Veterinary assistant course
Experience and specialization
Policy and program experience
- Disease control
Area of work experience
- Cleaning
Animal specialization
- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Judgement
- Adaptability
- Hardworking
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Variable or compressed work week
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
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