Job Summary
The Client Service Coordinator (CSC) drives client and pet flow through the hospital, maximizes productivity of the veterinary medical team, maintains effective communication with associates and clients, and coordinates client and pet care in a welcoming, efficient manner. The role influences client retention and referrals.
Responsibilities
- Live and exemplify Mars, Inc.’s Five Principles.
- Recruit new clients by promoting hospital services and efficiently routing clients and pets.
- Maximize the number of pets seen by the team by running a productive hospital.
- Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service: welcome clients, ensure comfort, educate on pet health.
- Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventative care, and hospital services.
- Assist incoming clients: complete documentation, enter pet information, use identification tags, and ensure prompt service.
- Assist outgoing clients: provide instructions, invoices, dispense prescriptions, sell retail items, and schedule future appointments.
- Manage finances: maintain balances and perform opening/closing procedures.
- Perform administrative functions as necessary.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Competencies
- Leadership, Customer Focus, Peer Relationships, Integrity & Trust, Action Oriented, Listening.
- Functional: Preventative Care, OWPs, Communication Skills, Client Service Skills, Priority Setting, Time Management.
Capabilities and Experience (Can Do)
- Multitask ability: manage multiple tasks under distracting conditions.
- Strong written and verbal communication in fluent English.
- Organizational skill: systematic approach, orderly, converts chaos to order.
- Problem‑solving: identify, analyze, and solve problems with practical solutions.
- Client service: consistently provide courteous, informative service.
- Intellectual: follow instructions accurately and provide directions.
- Mathematical: basic arithmetic, rate, ratio, percent, unit conversion.
- Computer: proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and specialized software.
Attitudes (Will Do)
- Initiative: independent problem‑solving, proposes process improvement.
- Integrity: adheres to Banfield values, honesty, discretion.
- Cooperativeness: collaborates, shares information.
- Flexibility: adapts to changing situations and tasks.
- Independence: performs duties with minimal supervision.
- Stress Resilience: maintains composure, friendly demeanor under stress.
Special Working Conditions
- Prolonged computer use.
- Comfortable around pets (dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.).
- Work may exceed 40 hours per week, including weekends and evenings.
- Physical requirements: standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing; lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Exposure to pets that may bite or scratch; occasional exposure to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards, medications.
- Good visual acuity for keyboard use.
Experience, Education, and Training
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Minimum 18 years old to handle radiography exposure.
- One year related customer service experience preferred.
- Medical background (veterinary technician, human healthcare, pharmaceutical) with medical terminology training preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are a drug‑free, smoke‑free, equal opportunity employer. Banfield Pet Hospital strongly supports diversity and embraces a work environment that values all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, veteran or disability status.
Pay Range
$16.93 – $21.63 hourly. The rate depends on candidate experience, skill level, and education, and may vary by location and minimum wage laws.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) and Roth with company match
- Student Debt Relief Program (for full‑time DVMs)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Mental Health & Well‑Being Resources
- Associate Life Insurance (company‑paid) and supplemental options
- Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability (company‑paid)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Continuing Education Allowance (eligible positions)
- Backup Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources
- Fertility and Family Building Support
- Digital Exercise Therapy Program
- Voluntary Protection Benefits
- Legal Plan
- Identity Protection
- Commuter Benefits
- Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets
- Exclusive Discounts on products and services