Ames Pet Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Receptionist with a passion for patient care!
Position Details
- Role: Hybrid Veterinary Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
- Practice Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm; Saturday, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Do you believe that teamwork and cool heads prevail, that patient care and client care are one and the same? Are you looking for a working environment that lights your fire rather than burns you out? If so, Ames Pet Hospital wants you on its team! We are ready to hire a creative and compassionate individual to join our team in a hybrid Veterinary Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant role.
Why You'll Love it Here
- Team-first culture that’s supportive, fun, and big on growth
- Leadership that listens and invests in your development
- Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways
- Flexibility that supports real work–life balance
- A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness
- Mentoring, growth, and frequent “thanks” — plus coffee runs, ice-cream breaks, and lunch on us
What You'll Bring
- Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
- Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting
- A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
- Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience
What You’ll Do
- Answer phones, make appointments, and check patients in/out of appointments
- Assist veterinarians with patient treatment and care
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
Take the next step. You miss every chance you don’t take — don’t miss this one. Apply today!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Ames Pet Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
