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Veterinary Hospital Receptionist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.00 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
employee discount
Paid holidays
wellness programs

Job Description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is a leading health and wellness company dedicated to enhancing the lives of pets, pet parents, and its employees, recognized as Petco partners. With a network of over 1,500 pet care centers across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, including more than 250 Vetco Total Care hospitals, Petco embodies a commitment to innovation, care, and community impact. As a category-defining player in the pet industry, Petco prioritizes purpose-driven work and sustainability, ensuring that what benefits pets and people also supports the health of our planet. The company culture is built on core values that emphasize... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • at least 1 year's previous experience working in veterinary practice or a customer-facing role in another organization
  • 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 Qualifications

  • High school diploma
  • at least 1 year's previous experience working in veterinary practice or a customer-facing role in another organization
  • 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 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 accommodations as necessary during peak 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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