Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

We are seeking a friendly, organized, and compassionate Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist to join our team. This position combines front desk responsibilities with hands-on support for veterinarians and veterinary technicians to ensure exceptional care for our patients and excellent service for their owners. Reception Duties Answer and direct phone calls Schedule appointments and manage the clinic calendar Handle administrative tasks, filing, and correspondence Veterinary Assistant Duties Restrain and comfort animals safely and compassionately Administer medications and treatments under supervision, as permitted by law Clean, sanitize, and stock medical equipment and supplies Assist with laboratory testing, radiographs, and surgical preparation Previous experience in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, medical office, or customer service environment preferred Compassion for animals and their owners Strong organizational and computer skills Ability to lift and handle animals of various sizes Knowledge of veterinary software is a plus National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care. Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life. At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. #