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Veterinary Hospital Receptionist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $22.80
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Employee Discounts
Incentive programs

Job Description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is a leading health and wellness company dedicated to improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and Petco partners across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. With a workforce of over 29,000 employees and more than 1,500 pet care centers, including over 250 Vetco Total Care hospitals and hundreds of preventive care clinics, Petco has established itself as a category-defining leader in the pet care industry. The company focuses on purpose-driven work, promoting the well-being of pets, people, and the planet. Petco prides itself on its core values which emphasize loving all pets as if... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Minimum 1 year experience working in veterinary practice or customer-facing role
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Compassionate and professional attitude
  • Strong telephone and computer skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Willingness to learn and adapt
  • Preferred experience with Practice Management System

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • At least 1 year’s previous experience working in veterinary practice or a customer-facing role
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Compassionate and sympathetic attitude
  • Ability to maintain professional demeanor during emotional and stressful situations
  • Exceptional telephone and computer skills
  • Team player willing to learn new techniques and treatments
  • 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 online bookings
  • Greet all visitors to the practice, greet clients and patients by name as they arrive and notify technical staff when they arrive
  • Monitor wait times and make accommodations during peak/busy times or emergencies
  • Participate in the training of new staff members and dissemination of knowledge
  • Ensure the waiting area is consistently cleaned and stocked with appropriate materials
  • Confirm all appointments by client’s preferred communication method and make necessary adjustments
  • Provide backup support to technical staff when rooms need to be loaded or patients need to be discharged

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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