Veterinary Clinic Assistant
| Published | July 11, 2023 |
| Expires | July 25, 2023 |
| Location | Geraldine, Canterbury, New Zealand |
| Category | Veterinary Practice – Small Animal |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Contact Name | Janene Adams |
| Contact Phone | (0064) 27 298 3738 |
Description
At Aorangi Vets we care. For each other, for the animals and for our clients. Come join us at our Geraldine clinic.
About the job
Aorangi Vets is searching for an all-rounder to slot into our motivated clinic team. This fun, varied role will require the following skills:
- Excellence in customer service
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge rural customer needs & farming practices preferred
- Computer Literacy & solid admin skills
- Strong sense of self-initiative and ability to self-manage
- An enthusiastic approach, plus a willingness to learn and take on responsibility
- A supportive team player
- Ability to multi-task, remain calm under pressure and be detail orientated
- A mature, hands-on, can-do attitude, and a high level of confidentiality
- Animal handling experience and skills would be a bonus (e.g. vet nursing or vet technician experience)
What the role requires
General reception & clinic duties (with training provided) which involve;
- Managing phone calls and booking consults, surgery appointments and farm calls
- Maintaining our high level of customer service both face-to-face and over the phone
- Making retail sales
- Product advice for farm and companion animals
- Computer data entry and general administration
- Stock ordering and management
- Keeping the clinic clean and presentable
- Assisting when required with companion animal patients
- Some general vet nurse duties
We see this job as being full time, but we would consider a job share and flexibility for the right candidate(s). Regular clinic hours are 8:00 am until 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday and 9:00 am until 12:00 pm Saturday.
Remuneration is competitive and negotiable, based upon experience, skill set, and ability.
About us
We are an owner/operator mixed animal practice proudly serving South and Mid Canterbury and the Mackenzie Country for more than 45 years.
With clinics in Geraldine, Fairlie, and Timaru, our vision is to be the people’s vet practice of choice. Judging by our loyal client base, we think we’re on the right track.
We are a team who fosters positive relationships through communication and awareness and we’re proud to deliver progressive evidence based veterinary medicine. We focus on preventative animal health to improve the lives of people and their animals.
We consider ourselves a supportive, and quality-motivated practice. Our emphasis is on providing high standards of client care, good outcomes, and a sense of satisfaction from a job well done.
Our offering to you
We offer excellent CPD opportunities and a fun, friendly, supportive, environment with plenty of challenges, lots of laughs and cuddles with our furry clients.
Please apply through Seek for this role but for questions and further information contact:
Janene Adams
HR Manager
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