Client Services Representative

Abqpetcarehospital; Ocean View (DE); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Abqpetcarehospital in Ocean View, Delaware, seeks a Client Services Specialist. This role entails greeting clients, managing the check-in/check-out process, and providing excellent customer service in a veterinary environment. Candidates should have strong communication skills and basic veterinary knowledge.

The position offers an hourly rate of $16–$18, with eligibility for bonuses and benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior client service experience preferred.
• Basic veterinary medical knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and manage check-in/check-out processes.
• Schedule clients for required treatments.
• Assist with filling prescriptions and provide medication instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness of the waiting room and reception area.
• Demonstrate basic emergency procedures.

Skills

Client service excellence

Basic veterinary medical knowledge

Organizational skills

Proper telephone etiquette

Excellent communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Practice management software

Job description

Job Summary

The Client Services Specialist is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with a Hospital Manager and supporting medical staff to provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a smooth and efficient flow of clients and patients through the animal hospital.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for greeting clients, determining the needs of the clients and patients, and completing the check‑in and check‑out process. Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.
• Follows established policy and procedures in scheduling clients for prompt treatment of ill and/or injured patients, as well as proper scheduling of patients in need of vaccinations, rechecks, surgeries, in‑hospital procedures, and other services that require the doctors’ and technicians’ time.
• Helps with client reminders for annual health assessments, parasite checks, dentistry, senior care, etc.
• Pulls patient charts for daily scheduled appointments and collects information to make necessary updates, including the creation of new charts, when appropriate.
• Assists technician in filling prescriptions with appropriate medication and providing routine instructions to owners on the proper administration of the medication.
• Performs over‑the‑counter sales of merchandise such as food and special diets, shampoos, flea and tick control products, heartworm, etc. Demonstrates a technical knowledge of products and is capable of assisting clients with their product needs.
• Invoices clients, collects fees, makes change, imprints credit card forms, and obtains authorization for credit charges following the credit policies of the hospital.
• Demonstrates basic emergency procedures and can give proper information on transporting the patient to the hospital. Responsible for advising hospital staff about incoming emergencies.
• Maintains appearance and cleanliness of the waiting room and reception area, including re‑stocking of products, office supplies, client educational materials, hospital brochures, etc.
• Prepares and sends welcome letters, new client information packets, referral and thank you letters, condolences, long wait notes, and other correspondence for the doctors and/or Hospital Manager.
• Demonstrates a full working knowledge of PIMS procedures and functional applications.

Skills and Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior client service experience in a related area preferred but not required.
• Proper telephone etiquette and client service excellence.
• Basic veterinary medical knowledge, including products and services.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, e‑mail, and practice management software experience preferred).
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi‑task and still attend to details.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation
  • Base hourly rate of $16–$18 pending previous experience.
  • Eligible for periodic bonus.
• Benefits
  • Medical, Vision, Dental insurance.
  • 401(k).
  • Health Savings Account.
  • Paid time off.
  • Employee discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.