veterinary receptionist
Veterinary receptionists provide reception and office/administrative support in a veterinary practice, scheduling appointments and receiving clients, sale and advice on animal related products, in accordance with national legislation.
Also called: veterinary receptionists, animal practice secretary, veterinary practice administration officer, vet secretary, veterinary practice secretary, animal care receptionist
- 26
- essential skills
- 16
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 4226
- ISCO-08 group
Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- animal behaviouristWhat changes?11 skills in common
- animal groomerWhat changes?11 skills in common
- animal trainer11 skills in common
- veterinary nurseWhat changes?11 skills in common
- veterinary technician11 skills in common
- animal handler10 skills in common
- animal physiotherapist10 skills in common
- animal welfare inspector10 skills in common
Essential skills
26- animal welfare
- animal welfare legislation
- apply animal hygiene practices
- apply safe work practices in a veterinary setting
- biosecurity related to animals
- communicate by telephone
- communicate with customers
- deal with challenging people
- handle customer complaints
- handle veterinary emergencies
- have computer literacy
- maintain administrative records in the veterinary office
- maintain reception area
- manage animal biosecurity
- manage infection control in the facility
- manage veterinary practice waiting area
- monitor the welfare of animals
- perform multiple tasks at the same time
- process booking
- process payments
- provide support to veterinary clients
- receive veterinary clients and their animals for appointments
- safe work practices in a veterinary setting
- signs of animal illness
- use different communication channels
- veterinary terminology
Optional skills
16- address problems critically
- anatomy of animals
- animal behaviour
- apply numeracy skills
- calculate rates per hours
- collaborate with animal related professionals
- create solutions to problems
- handle financial transactions
- interview animal owners on animals' conditions
- maintain stocks of veterinary materials
- maintain veterinary clinical records
- make decisions regarding the animal's welfare
- manage a small-to-medium business
- manage clinical environments
- physiology of animals
- sell veterinary materials
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