American Veterinary Group (AVG)

Office Assistant

American Veterinary Group (AVG)  •  Onsite  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

Office Assistant

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Haile Plantation Animal Clinic

Reporting To: Practice Manager

The Office Assistant supports the day-to-day administrative operations of a veterinary hospital and serves as a key resource to the Practice Manager. This position helps maintain efficient clinic operations by providing administrative support, coordinating office activities, managing records and supplies, and assisting team members, clients, and vendors as needed. The Office Assistant contributes to a professional, organized, and welcoming environment for employees and clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to the Practice Manager and hospital leadership team.
  • Assist with scheduling, filing, data entry, records, and more based on experience.
  • Answer phones, manage correspondence, and route inquiries appropriately.
  • Greet and assist clients, visitors, and vendors in a professional manner.
  • Maintain office and breakroom supplies and coordinate orders as needed.
  • Support onboarding activities for new team members, including preparing materials and assisting with paperwork.
  • Assist with payroll, invoicing, reporting, and other administrative processes as directed.
  • Coordinate incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries.
  • Maintain organized employee, vendor, and clinic documentation in accordance with company policies.
  • Assist with clinic events, meetings, and team engagement activities.
  • Help ensure the office and administrative areas remain organized, professional, and functional.
  • Support special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Previous experience in administrative, office support, or customer service preferred.
  • Veterinary clinic experience required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general office technology required.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities in necessary for this role.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.

Benefits

  • Tuition reimbursement for Credentialed/Registered Veterinary Technicians
  • Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
  • 401k Match
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
  • One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
  • Short-term and long-term disability options
  • Supplemental insurance options
  • Discounted Veterinary Care
  • Scrub allowance
  • Hands-on and E-training
  • Professional growth opportunities

American Veterinary Group (AVG)

About American Veterinary Group (AVG)

At American Veterinary Group (AVG), we are no strangers to growth. In 2023, we hit an exciting milestone: over 150 veterinary practices within our family of hospitals and a footprint that extends across 13 states. We continue to grow and leverage our infrastructure to empower veterinary practices and professionals by providing exceptional support for hospital operations, medical expertise, recruiting, training, marketing, finance, and human resource functions. In short, we serve to support our Family of Hospitals and we got here by caring, listening, and fostering genuine partnerships with each of our veterinary hospitals to empower their strength, expertise, and medical autonomy at the local level.

Today, we get to call the 2,300 hospital employees, including over 300 veterinarians and 125 home office support staff, our colleagues, mentors, and cheerleaders. Tomorrow will bring us even more growth in talent and expertise. And the best part? There’s room for you at the table to also grow and be supported if you join our team!

Industry
Veterinary & Animal Care
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Tampa, Florida
Year Founded
Unknown
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