Alliance Animal Health

Part-time Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist

Alliance Animal Health  •  $16/hr  •  Hernando, MS (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

Animal Medical Center is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced, three doctor companion animal practice in Hernando, Mississippi, with an additional location in neighboring Senatobia, Mississippi. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including preventative care, surgery, dentistry, reproductive procedures, in-house diagnostics, digital radiology, and ultrasonography, in a clean, newly remodeled location.

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Job duties include, but are not limited to:

As a Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist, you’ll play a key role in supporting both our clients and medical team. Responsibilities include maintaining a welcoming and organized reception area; greeting clients and patients; answering phones and emails; triaging client concerns; scheduling appointments to support an efficient daily flow; checking clients in and out; and processing payments. You’ll also provide compassionate, discreet emotional support to clients and be comfortable navigating a variety of medical outcomes.

On the clinical side, duties include pet restraint, triaging incoming patients, collecting and analyzing lab samples, assisting with diagnostic imaging, supporting medical and hospitalized cases, administering medications, communicating treatment plans effectively with clients, and assisting with surgical preparation and anesthetic monitoring.

This role requires comfort working in a medical environment, including exposure to strong odors, loud noises, animal waste, and the potential for bites, scratches, or contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to excel in your current skillset or grow into your next career step, we offer ongoing virtual and hands-on training opportunities to support your continued development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

  • 1 year of veterinary receptionist experience required
  • 2 years of veterinary assistant experience required
  • Compassionate, calm, and professional demeanor
  • Strong communicator and team player
  • Highly organized with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable using computer systems and practice management software
  • Able to properly restrain pets safely and confidently
  • Experience with sample collection, obtaining medical histories, and processing laboratory tests and radiographs
  • Blood draw experience (leg and jugular) and catheter placement required
  • Familiarity with back-of-house lab procedures and workflow
  • Anesthesia monitoring experience is a plus
  • Self-starter with a desire to continue growing knowledge and advancing skillsets

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

Pay: $16-18.50/hr depending on experience

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
  • Paid Bereavement Program
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
  • Career Development Opportunities
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
  • Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

Alliance Animal Health

About Alliance Animal Health

At Alliance Animal Health, we’re proud to be home to 225+ veterinary practices across the U.S., and we believe that the best medicine and the best culture start at the local level. That’s why we prioritize medical autonomy and support our veterinarians in making the decisions that matter most for your patients and your community.

When a practice joins our network, the identity and leadership are maintained. Our role is to be a true partner, offering dedicated support in areas like recruitment, marketing, finance, and operations, so our veterinarians can stay focused on what they do best: caring for their patients.​

Whether you're just getting started in your career, growing in a central support role, or planning for practice ownership, we’re here with personalized pathways and a team that’s behind you the whole way.

Our mission is simple: support those made to heal and care for animals while creating a place where veterinary professionals thrive. We build everything on a foundation of our core values: Passion, Engagement, Trust, and Service, a commitment that earned us a spot on Inc.’s Best Workplaces 2025. We’re proud to share that recognition with every member of our team.

Industry
Veterinary & Animal Care
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Rye Brook, New York
Year Founded
2016
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