About this role
Overview: We are seeking a part-time Front Desk Receptionist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and possess excellent customer service skills. _Previous Veterinary Clinic Reception is preferred._
*(Contract: Every Saturday and coverage of staff vacation time)*
*Time: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm*
*Hourly wage: based on experience*
*Qualifications:*
· A pleasant, outgoing personality and professional demeanor.
· Highly organized individual who has great attention to detail.
· Ability to maintain confidentiality.
· Ability to handle difficult customers.
· Ability to multi-task and set priorities
· Punctual and reliable.
· Self-confident and shows initiative
· A passion for animal welfare. Previous Veterinary Clinic experience preferred.
\* A negative Police check is a condition of employment
*Duties include but are not limited to:*
· First priority is answering and directing calls to other Departments.
· Greeting customers.
· Complete paperwork for dog tag licenses and data entry into our licensing
database as required.
· Complete intake paperwork for stray animals (intake and claims)
.· Helping clients with cremation services for their deceased pets.
· Maintain an accurate, up to date Accounts Payable database (Excel)
· Gathering donations from the front of the building (donation box must be
emptied multiple times throughout the day) \* must be able to liift 50 lbs as a job requirement.
· Daily cleaning of Reception/Office area: vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, &
Reception area bathroom cleaning
· Other duties as required.
*Education:*
* Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma Office Administration (preferred) or related experience in a Veterinary or Medical Clinic setting.
Experience:
* Reception/Phones: 2 years (preferred) * Customer Service: 2 years (preferred) * Previous experience (2 years) working in a busy Animal Shelter or Clinic preferred
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00-$22.55 per hour
Flexible language requirement: * French not required
Experience: * Front desk: 2 years (preferred) * Administrative experience: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person