Client Service Representative - Des Moines, IA

Vetcor; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Tuition support

Referral bonuses

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

Eastown Animal Hospital in Des Moines is a full-time Client Service Representative role focused on friendly client interactions, scheduling, and payments. This position supports our small animal practice serving Des Moines and surrounding communities for over 80 years.

We seek a positive, reliable team member with strong communication skills and a passion for animals. Excellent customer service is essential in a fast-paced environment and with rotating Saturdays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Excellent communication skills and phone etiquette.
• Positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-centered environment.
• Willingness to learn from others and strong multitasking skills.
• Reliable attendance.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office.
• Availability for rotating Saturdays.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Welcome every client and pet with a positive greeting.
• Answer phones, take messages, and answer client questions.
• Schedule patients using practice management software (Tail-o-Phone, Vetstoria).
• Generate invoices, collect payments, manage cash, and make bank runs twice a week.
• Manage email and mail, and process client paperwork and medical records.
• Manage pet insurance claims and provide estimates.
• Educate clients about our online pharmacy.
• Coordinate with veterinarians and staff to meet client/patient needs.
• Deliver excellent customer service to every pet owner.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude

Multitasking

Reliable attendance

Willingness to learn

Computer literacy

Availability for rotating Saturdays

Stand or sit for extended periods

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Who We Are

Position Details

Who We Are

Eastown Animal Hospital is Hiring a Client Service Representative!

Position Details

Role: Client Service Representative

Status: Full-Time

Salary: Negotiable and based on experience

Schedule: 4-day work week with 8.5-hour shifts and rotating Saturdays

Education: High school diploma required

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Ready to be the friendly voice and welcoming face of a hospital with more than 80 years of history?

Eastown Animal Hospital is a small animal general practice that has cared for pets from Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, Runnells, Altoona, and surrounding communities for over 80 years. We’re looking for a full-time Client Service Representative to join our dedicated team.

Our team takes pride in exceptional customer service and patient care. If you have a positive attitude, love animals, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-centered environment, we’d love to meet you.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• A 4-day work week. 8.5-hour shifts with rotating Saturdays.
• A hospital with deep roots. Join a practice that has served our community for more than 80 years.
• Learn and grow. As a Client Service Representative here, you’ll learn from experienced teammates who are happy to guide you.
• A dedicated team. Every Client Service Representative here works alongside colleagues committed to exceptional service and care.
• Variety every day. From scheduling and payments to pet insurance claims, no two days are the same.

What You’ll Do

• Welcome every client and pet with a positive greeting
• Answer phones, take messages, and answer client questions
• Schedule patients using our practice management software, Tail-o-Phone, and Vetstoria
• Generate invoices, collect payments, manage cash boxes, and make bank runs twice a week
• Manage email and mail, and scan and process client paperwork and medical records
• Manage pet insurance claims
• Know the hospital’s full range of services and provide estimates as appropriate
• Educate clients about our online pharmacy
• Communicate with veterinarians and support staff about client and patient needs
• Deliver excellent customer service to every pet owner

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma
• Excellent communication skills and phone etiquette
• A positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-centered environment
• A willingness to learn from the guidance of others, and strong multitasking skills
• Reliable attendanceCompassion for animals and their well-being
• Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Availability for rotating Saturdays
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods

Financial Benefits

Benefits You Can’t Beat

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you’re a friendly, reliable Client Service Representative who loves helping pets and their people, we’d love to hear from you. Eastown Animal Hospital is ready to welcome you to our team.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Eastown Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.