ive been looking for a vet receptionist job for over a year now. the only experience i have is animal bathing at a grooming salon, volunteering ,and a few days of doggy daycare. are there any classes in college i can take to better my chances at getting this position? or to have any vets actually hire or call me back after submitting a resume. there are no vet receptionist programs nearby. anything i can do???
2007-08-13 05:12:30 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I've been a veterinary receptionist for six years. The office manager and I go over the resumes of job applicants, so I can tell you what we look for.
I'm not sure there are classes specifically for becoming a vet receptionist, but what would be helpful would be a class in medical (preferably veterinary) terminology. The job involves many difficult words, and some sort of proof that you know what they mean and can spell them would be a big plus on a resume.
We also look for some indication that an applicant can use good sense in making the appointments. It's far more than a matter of scheduling them on a first-come, first-served basis. A good receptionist has to be able to decide which calls for appointments are more urgent than others, how to balance the schedule to keep things moving yet not overbook and have to cram emergencies in, what *are* emergencies and so on. Therefore we look for responsible public contact experience.
Also emphasize your experience with animal handling. You'd be surprised how many people apply for a front office job at a vet hospital and then are amazed that the work involves touching animals, even cleaning up after them.
2007-08-13 05:28:39 · answer #1 · answered by Kayty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have worked at many vet hospitals over the years, and most vets are concerned with hiring a recptionist that can use the computer, has a nice personality, and looks good and neat. The rest they can teach.
2007-08-13 05:23:19 · answer #2 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-15 04:32:38 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
medical terminology
zoology
anatomy and physiology
those are ones i would look into...they will look good on ur resume.
2007-08-13 05:18:31 · answer #4 · answered by April G. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋