Job Overview

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Employment Type

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Part-time
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Our hiring establishment is a dedicated veterinary clinic committed to providing exceptional pet care and customer service to our clients. We pride ourselves on maintaining a compassionate and professional environment where pets and their owners feel welcomed and supported. The veterinary clinic operates with a focus on delivering comprehensive medical care through experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and friendly support staff. Our team strives to ensure the health and well-being of animals by using modern veterinary techniques and the latest medical equipment.

We are currently seeking a Veterinary Receptionist for a full-time and/or part-time position to join our motivated team. This role is fundamental in coordinating communication between the doctors, technicians, assistants, and clients to ensure a seamless and positive client experience. As a Veterinary Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for pet owners entering our facility, playing a vital role in creating a welcoming and efficient atmosphere. Your responsibilities will include greeting clients, responding to inquiries, managing appointment scheduling, and handling incoming and outgoing communications such as phone calls, mail, and emails.

Attention to detail and a genuine concern for the needs of both clients and their pets are essential in this position. You will be tasked with balancing multiple duties ranging from checking pets in and out of the clinic to monitoring client flow and maintaining accurate client records using our practice management software. Training will be provided on using the Avimark system, enabling you to efficiently document service data and client information.

The position requires excellent computer skills, the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality, and the capacity to manage the emotional states of clients patiently and compassionately. You will also assist with client education by providing information about parasiticides, flea, tick, and heartworm prevention options. The role demands strong communication skills to clearly address client questions and efficiently escalate complex matters to senior staff when necessary.

Ideal candidates should demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, professionalism, and a positive attitude. The ability to multitask while delivering top-notch customer service is crucial. Punctuality and teamwork are expected, along with openness to constructive feedback. This description outlines the primary duties but is not exhaustive; additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support overall clinic operations.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • At least 1 year of customer service job related experience
  • Must be able to safely lift 40 pounds
  • Good critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Compassion
  • A positive attitude
  • Follow-through and excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Openness to constructive feedback
  • Punctuality

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or G.E.D.
  • At least 1 year of customer service job related experience
  • Previous veterinary experience preferred but not required
  • Must be able to safely lift 40 pounds

Job Duties

  • Checking in and checking out clients while providing top-notch customer service, being attentive to client's and pet's needs
  • Greets clients, responds to questions
  • processes incoming and outgoing pets, and handles payments
  • Answers phone calls, which may involve answering questions, screening for service needs, and scheduling appointments and procedures
  • Identify and work patiently and compassionately with clients in various emotional states
  • Handles incoming and outgoing mail and e-mail
  • Monitors client-waiting area to ensure cleanliness
  • Documents and maintains client information, service data and other pertinent information within business operations software
  • Monitor client flow from check-in to discharge, process transactions
  • Client callbacks and appointment reminder calls
  • Client education
  • Computer skills: able to use Windows based computer systems, word processing, email, web search and other skills needed to effectively use the practice management software program (Avimark)
  • Escalates complex matters to senior staff
  • CSR's will be trained to the different parasiticides, flea/tick and heartworm preventions available and what each protects against
  • CSR's will be trained in answering basic medical questions

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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