**Front Desk** **Location: Chester Basin, NS** Chester Basin Animal Hospital is welcoming an engaging Veterinary Assistant, Receptionist to join our team! This is an exceptional opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic individual to join us in a very important support role for the entire hospital. In this role, you will help our clients and their pets feel welcomed and appreciated! + Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting people at ease and creating a welcoming environment + Ability to answer a multiline phonesystem track and book, and follow up with appointments effectively + Respond to and manage email correspondence; clients, referring veterinarians & internal office messages + Admitting and discharging pet patients; scheduling appointments + Invoicing/billing; creating estimates, obtaining pet owner confirmation and processing payments + General housekeeping duties; cleanliness of reception area, pet holding areas and common areas + Willingness to learn more regarding; veterinary services; updated medical office procedures; andassist the Veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments **What VCA Canada Offers** Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture you can thrive in: We have the right fit for you! + RRSP Employer 5% Group Match Program! Saving for your future just got easier! + VCA Canada RRSP Student Loan Program- Ask us more! + A caring culture ofWellness and Appreciation! + Competitive wages and benefits! + Annual uniform allowance + Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here! + Employee Assistance Program + Referral Bonus Rewards + Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives + Generous personal pet care discounts + And extraperks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps! Click APPLY now and join us! VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know. **If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.**