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Veterinary Hospital Receptionist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401k
Incentives

Job Description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is a leading health and wellness company dedicated to improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and its partners. Founded with a vision to create a healthier and brighter future for pets, Petco operates over 1,500 pet care centers across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, including more than 250 Vetco Total Care hospitals. These facilities provide comprehensive veterinary services, preventive care clinics, and distribution centers aimed at delivering high-quality pet care. With a workforce of over 29,000 employees, Petco is deeply committed to fostering a culture that embraces core values such as love for... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • At least 1 year previous experience working in veterinary practice or a customer-facing role
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be compassionate and sympathetic and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations
  • Must have exceptional telephone and computer skills
  • Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments, offer creative ideas, and accept change
  • Preferred previous 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
  • 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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