Veterinary Assistant/Client Service Representative

Veterinary Assistant/Client Service Representative Orchard Village Animal Clinic Derry, NY Full-Time Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence. Our Ideal Candidate: An upbeat, self-starter who is passionate about animal care, highly motivated, and pays attention to detail. Our Veterinary Assistants work side by side with our Veterinarians (DVMs) and Licensed Vet Technicians (LVTs) during procedures. This is a hybrid role at will also require working at the front desk. Our team is focused on providing a welcoming and educational environment for clients and pets. This experience starts when the client walks through our door and speaks with our Client Service Representatives. A full-time position would require working between 30-40 hours a week. Veterinary Assistant Job Duties: Communicating and educating clients on medical procedures and next steps. Assisting DVMs and LVTs with patients during pre-op, surgery, and post-op. Stocking exam and treatment rooms with supplies, maintaining a sterile environment for treatment, x-ray, surgery, labs, and isolation wards. Utilizing computer information systems to record patient history, update, and maintain medical records. Precisely dispenses pharmaceuticals as required. Place weekly inventory orders, manage on-hand inventory, receive shipments, and process returns/damaged goods. Client Service Job Duties: Communicating via phone, email, and in person with clients and actively listening to their concerns. Processing client payments and invoices. Scheduling and confirming appointments with patients. Precisely dispensing pharmaceuticals as needed and calling in prescriptions to pharmacies. Job Requirements: At least 1 year of experience in animal husbandry. Attention to detail and organizational skills. High school diploma or equivalent, AAS or higher preferred. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day. Inventory/purchasing experience preferred but not required Benefits - our care in action Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members: Competitive pay 401(k) with employer match Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health Paid parental leave Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet Subsidized backup childcare and elder care Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning FREE CE courses Pet perks and veterinary service discounts Student loan support tools and assistance Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements. Who We Are Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care. Our Support Office teams' power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people-centered culture, and forward-thinking business solutions - all while having plenty of fun along the way. We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care-and we are united by a shared set of values. Service - delivering exceptional service Empathy - leading with care Accountability - achieve meaningful outcomes Joy - be a source of light Exploration - learn to fuel growth Team - connect for success Read more about us here. Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with a starting rate ranging from $17-19/hr. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. #J-18808-Ljbffr Thrive Pet Healthcare