Job Opportunities
Available Opportunities
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
Maintain the visual appeal of the hospital reception area, greet and welcome clients and patients, answer questions and triage client concerns, answer calls and emails and direct them to the appropriate party for resolution, schedule appointments to maximize efficiency and daily flow, check in and check out clients, and process payments. Our receptionists provide friendly, compassionate, and discreet emotional support to clients during times of need and must be comfortable discussing and navigating various medical outcomes.
This role also offers the opportunity to cross-train as a Veterinary Assistant (VA) and assist with patient care and hospital needs as appropriate. Cross-training provides valuable hands-on experience and the opportunity to expand your veterinary knowledge and skillset.
Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.
Whether you’re looking to master your current role or grow into your next career opportunity, you’ll have opportunities to develop your skills through a variety of virtual and hands-on, interactive training and continuing education.
We’re looking for:
- 1st through 4th Year Veterinary Students
- Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator
- Students looking to enhance their education through real world experiences
We offer our Veterinary Student Externs:
- Flexible Scheduling
- Paid Externship Hours
- Future Employment Opportunity Preferences
- DVM Mentor Network
- 1:1 Mentorship and Guidance
This is a working supervisory position responsible for the leadership of the technician and assistant medical team under the mentorship of the Practice Manager.
This person will be responsible for:
- Directing on-the-job training to develop employee skills
- Advising employees of performance requirements and their progress in meeting those requirements
- Discussing corrective measures to improve performance and prepare appraisals
- Providing direction for efficient workflow
- Assisting with onboarding newly hired staff members
- Assisting with creating staff schedules and adjusting coverage where needed.
The other portion of this job includes working on the floor with the team completing veterinary technician duties, which includes (but is not limited to): animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, anesthetic management, and dental prophylaxis procedures.
OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS
The mission of our hospital is to help pets live longer, healthier, and happier lives with their families.
Roanoke Animal Hospital has the distinction of being accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association longer than any other veterinary hospital in Virginia. We are proud to have continuously met the high standards required of AAHA since 1950.
As a veterinary practice, we know that by providing our pet parents with a thorough understanding of numerous pet conditions, we are empowering them to make more informed decisions regarding their pet’s treatment.
