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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 $14.25 - $17.25
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
flexible schedule

Job Description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is a leading category-defining health and wellness company dedicated to improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and Petco partners. Established as a prominent force within the pet industry, Petco operates over 1,500 pet care centers across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, including more than 250 Vetco Total Care hospitals, a network of preventive care clinics, and eight distribution centers. With a dedicated team of around 29,000 employees, Petco is committed to purpose-driven work focused on delivering exceptional pet care services while promoting sustainability for people and the planet. The company’s core values reflect... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • at least 1 year’s experience in veterinary practice or customer-facing role
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • compassionate and sympathetic with professional demeanor during stressful situations
  • exceptional telephone and computer skills
  • team player willing 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
  • compassion and sympathy with ability to maintain professional attitude 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 previous 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 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 cases 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 to provide backup support to technical staff when rooms need to be loaded or patients discharged and primary staff members are otherwise occupied

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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