Veterinary Assistant – Veterinary Receptionist

Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists

Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Receptionist at Animal Dermatology Group providing specialized care to pets. Duties include client service, maintaining records, and assisting in procedures.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $24 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Client service
Answer phone calls
Take accurate messages and book appointments
Maintain charts and computer records
Pharmacy and retail sales
Marketing implementation
Maintenance/ housekeeping
Financial responsibilities
Preparing and restraining animals during procedures
Assisting in surgery
Performing venipuncture & reading cytologies
Apply bandages and/or splints
Wound care
Advising pet owners on proper care, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience or training/ education in a veterinary facility
Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”
Excellent client service skills
Excellent phone skills
Computer skill preferred
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
Organized and detail oriented, ability to take direction, ability to handle money accurately and honestly
Possess sound decision-making skills and multi-task while working in a stressful environment
Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties; telephone and computer skills are necessary
Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change

Benefits

Comp & perks

No weekends
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Competitive wages
Monthly bonuses based on clinic dietary sales
Medical, dental, vision, dependent care FSA, and short-term disability benefit options
Various voluntary benefit offerings, including hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, etc.
401K with employer match
CE opportunities
Uniforms
Discounts on services and medications for employee pets

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Hard Skills & Tools

VenipunctureWound CareAnimal RestraintChart MaintenanceAppointment Booking

Soft Skills

People OrientedTeam PlayerDetail OrientedDecision-MakingAbility to Multi-Task