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Petco

Veterinary Hospital Receptionist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $20.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k
Incentives
financial benefits

Job Description

Petco is a leading category-defining health and wellness company dedicated to enhancing the lives of pets, pet parents, and its partners. With a strong presence of over 29,000 employees operating more than 1,500 pet care centers across the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, including more than 250 Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, and eight distribution centers, Petco stands out as a comprehensive provider in the pet care industry. The company’s mission reflects a deep commitment to improving lives by doing what is right for pets, people, and the planet, which resonates through its core values: a... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • At least 1 year previous experience working in veterinary practice or a customer-facing role
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Compassionate and sympathetic and able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations
  • Exceptional telephone and computer skills
  • Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change
  • Preferred experience using a Practice Management System

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • At least 1 year previous experience working in veterinary practice or a customer-facing role
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Compassionate and sympathetic with ability to maintain professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations
  • Exceptional telephone and computer skills
  • Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change
  • Preferred experience using a Practice Management System

Job Duties

  • Assume primary responsibility for answering the practice phone and routing calls appropriately
  • Maintain hospital appointment calendar including scheduling appointments from callers or visitors and reviewing on-line bookings
  • Greet all visitors to the practice
  • greet clients and patients by name as they arrive for appointments and notify technical staff when they arrive
  • Monitor wait times and make accommodation as necessary during peak or busy times, or when medical staff is dealing with an emergency situation
  • Participate in the training of new staff members and general dissemination of knowledge as required
  • Ensure that the waiting area is consistently cleaned including using special disinfectants in the case of the presence of suspected contagious disease and well-stocked with appropriate materials
  • Confirm all appointments by client's preferred communication method the prior day, and make necessary adjustments
  • Possess basic understanding of practice logistical specifics in order to provide backup support to technical staff when rooms need to be loaded or patients need to be discharged and primary staff members are otherwise occupied

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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