Southern Veterinary Partners is looking to add a temporary Office Assistant. This person will oversee the function of the office, providing continuous clerical support to the staff and administration. The Office Assistant is responsible for greeting visitors and responding to incoming calls. Essential Functions and Duties: Greet visitors in a professional manner Provide visitors with information and direct them accordingly Answer phone calls and direct callers to the appropriate party Process, sort, and route incoming and outgoing mail Monitor and manage inventory of office and kitchen supplies; order and distribute office supplies as necessary Order and coordinate food for lunch and office events Keep the office clean and organized; addressing any malfunctions or maintenance needs Required Education and Experience: Able to work a 9-12 week assignment starting in November Excellent communication and listening skills Customer service skills Organizational and prioritization skills Must recognize, retain, and preserve confidential information Knowledge and experience working with general office equipment (phones, copier, &fax). Must have knowledge of common office software products Must be able to speak clearly over the phone and in person to communicate with both teammates and clients Ability to lift up to 15 lbs The SVP Way - Our Core Values: We deliver on our mission by executing our WAG values and exemplifying them in everything we do. WORK TOGETHER – We are a part of something greater. We are a community; we work as a team; we are better together AMAZE – We create #AMAZING moments Exceed expectations; deliver personalized care; have a “YES” mentality GROW – We are always seeking ways to improve Grow our hospitals; serve more pets; enhance staff capabilities