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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Veterinarian Assistant -Clinic Receptionist-Animal Services

The County of Volusia is seeking a Veterinarian Assistant-Clinic Receptionist for the Animal Services Division. This role involves providing exceptional customer service and administrative support at the clinic front desk while assisting in daily veterinary operations. Key responsibilities include greeting clients, managing appointments, processing payments, and supporting the clinic team with surgical preparation and patient care.

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Responsibilities

Greets clients and assist with animal check-in and discharge
Collect and enter client and animal information into clinic databases
Answer phones, return messages, and schedule appointments in software system
Provide program information and basic instructions to clients
Prepare daily medical paperwork and essential forms
Confirm appointments and organize next-day surgery packets
Process payments, issue certificates, and explain aftercare
Reconcile daily payments and prepare deposits
Maintain organized records and ensure data accuracy
Assist in the clinic as needed, including supervising animals recovering from surgery
Assist with surgical preparation, cleaning, and instrument sanitation as needed
Support patient care by cleaning kennels, restocking, folding laundry, and general clinic maintenance as needed
Provide hands-on assistance with basic animal care and post-operative monitoring
May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs
Attends work on a regular and consistent basis
Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances
Responds to emergency situations
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Veterinary office experienceAnimal careSurgical preparationVeterinary medical termsRecord keepingCustomer serviceStress managementCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Graduation from high school or possession of G.E.D
Two (2) years' experience working in a veterinarian office assisting with animal spay/neuter surgery; OR certification as a veterinary technician
Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment
Must possess a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of appointment and maintain thereafter
Knowledge of proper care and handling of domestic species under stressful situations
Knowledge of veterinarian medical terms and medications
Ability to work efficiently in a high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter environment both in a stationary and mobile clinic environment
Ability to properly handle dogs and cats
Ability to correctly administer medication as directed
Ability to keep accurate records and utilize a computer
Ability to communicate effectively with the public
Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals
Ability to respond to emergency situations
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to work under stressful conditions
Ability to interact effectively with others
Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs
Work lifting and/or carrying objects weighing 50 pounds
Visual acuity (peripheral vision and depth perception) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle
Hearing, speaking, stooping, kneeling, and reaching, finger dexterity

Preferred

At least two (2) years of experience working in a high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) clinic environment

Benefits

HEALTH INSURANCE
RETIREMENT
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE
PAID TIME OFF
HOLIDAYS
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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