Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $14.00 - $16.75
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
friendly work environment
Job Description
Our establishment is a well-regarded veterinary clinic dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and professional environment where both our clients and their pets feel welcomed and valued. Our team is committed to delivering top-notch veterinary services, ensuring the health and well-being of animals in our community through expert medical care, client education, and a friendly atmosphere. We utilize advanced practice management software to streamline operations and maintain effective communication with clients and staff alike. With full-time and part-time opportunities available, we aim to accommodate varied schedules to meet both our clients' needs and our employees' work-life balance.
The role of the Veterinary Receptionist is pivotal within our clinic, serving as the first point of contact for clients and their pets. This position demands a high level of customer service, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The Veterinary Receptionist is responsible for coordinating communication among doctors, technicians, assistants, and clients to ensure a seamless and positive client experience. Duties include greeting clients, handling check-in and check-out processes, answering phones, scheduling appointments, managing payments, and maintaining client records accurately within our practice management software, Avimark. This role requires patience and compassion when dealing with clients in various emotional states, including those who may be anxious or distressed about their pet's health. Additionally, the receptionist supports the clinic by monitoring the cleanliness of the client waiting area, managing mail and email correspondence, and providing client education regarding preventative care products such as flea, tick, and heartworm preventatives. Training will be provided on these products and basic medical queries to ensure our receptionists can assist clients effectively and knowledgeably. A successful candidate must have strong problem-solving skills, the ability to accept constructive feedback, and a positive, team-oriented attitude. Punctuality and reliability are essential. This role is integral to the clinic's operations and overall client satisfaction, playing a direct part in helping pets receive timely and effective care.
The role of the Veterinary Receptionist is pivotal within our clinic, serving as the first point of contact for clients and their pets. This position demands a high level of customer service, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The Veterinary Receptionist is responsible for coordinating communication among doctors, technicians, assistants, and clients to ensure a seamless and positive client experience. Duties include greeting clients, handling check-in and check-out processes, answering phones, scheduling appointments, managing payments, and maintaining client records accurately within our practice management software, Avimark. This role requires patience and compassion when dealing with clients in various emotional states, including those who may be anxious or distressed about their pet's health. Additionally, the receptionist supports the clinic by monitoring the cleanliness of the client waiting area, managing mail and email correspondence, and providing client education regarding preventative care products such as flea, tick, and heartworm preventatives. Training will be provided on these products and basic medical queries to ensure our receptionists can assist clients effectively and knowledgeably. A successful candidate must have strong problem-solving skills, the ability to accept constructive feedback, and a positive, team-oriented attitude. Punctuality and reliability are essential. This role is integral to the clinic's operations and overall client satisfaction, playing a direct part in helping pets receive timely and effective care.
Job Requirements
- Must be able to safely lift 40 pounds
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- At least 1 year of customer service job related experience
- Previous veterinary experience preferred but not required
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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