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Veterinary Hospital Receptionist

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
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
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Life insurance
Paid holidays

Job Description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is a renowned category-defining health and wellness company dedicated to improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and Petco partners. Established as a leader in the pet care industry, Petco operates more than 1,500 pet care centers across the United States, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, including over 250 Vetco Total Care hospitals, a network of preventive care clinics, and multiple distribution centers. Employing a strong workforce of over 29,000 team members, Petco prides itself on core values that emphasize love and care for all pets, a commitment to the future of the pet industry, a mission... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma
  • minimum 1 year of experience in veterinary practice or customer-facing role
  • excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • ability to maintain professionalism under stress
  • strong telephone and computer proficiency
  • compassionate and empathetic demeanor
  • willingness to learn and adapt
  • preferred familiarity 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 in another organization
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • compassionate and sympathetic
  • 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 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 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 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 occupied
  • perform additional duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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