CSR / Office Assistant

At Great Lakes Equine, our team members all share the same passion for making and keeping animals healthy.

Our hospital truly is an excellent place to work, with a highly skilled team focused on 'best in practice' veterinary care.

We are very supportive of individuals looking to grow their veterinary careers and look forward to hearing from you.

Position Summary: The CSR / Office Assistant is responsible for providing secretarial and clerical support to others in the office to maintain an efficient office environment.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Answer phones, transfer to the appropriate staff member or take detailed phone message.

• Greet clients and direct them to the correct staff member

• Scan documents to be entered into the patient's medical records

• Maintain office filing

• Set appointments

• Type documents, and reports

• Perform work related errands as requested such as going to the post office and bank

• Keep office area clean and tidy

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be a person of integrity; possess a high school diploma or GED.

• Competent computer skills

• Organization skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Flexible

• Reliable

• Team player

Work Setting and Environment:

• Exposure to loud or unpleasant voices/noises and chance for bodily injury.

• Periodic stress of working with distressed clients.

Working Conditions:

• Exposed to body fluids, infection, odors, and behaviors of horses.

• Exposed to chemicals/cleaning solutions, x-ray radiation.

• Standard Precautions are followed at all times.

• All employees are provided with information on hazardous material as part of the general orientation. Education and training for the safe use and handling of hazardous material specific to your job duties will be provided.

• SDS exists on all hazardous products.

Strength:

• Frequent standing, walking carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, simple and firm grasping, twisting, lifting, climbing stairs and fine manipulation.

• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Manual Dexterity:

Must be able to continuously perform simple manipulative tasks with equipment and occasionally perform difficult manipulative tasks.

Coordination:

Must have the ability to move about in tight spaces, between objects, animals and equipment.

Vision:

• Must be able to distinguish color

• 3D Depth perception and peripheral vision

Hearing:

Must be able to continuously hear ordinary conversation, telephone, and other sounds.

Mental:

Must be able to continuously process, interpret and respond to cognitive stimuli.

Speech:

Must be able to speak and write the English language clearly and continuously to communicate with clients and coworkers.

Emotional Stability:

Must be able to continuously deal effectively with stress and interruptions and work cooperatively as part of the Equine Surgery & Medicine team while maintaining a pleasant demeanor.

Concentration:

Must have the ability to concentrate on moderate or fine details with frequent interruptions necessary to perform a variety of tasks.

At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

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