Client Services Representative

Animal Clinic of La Porte; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) seeks a friendly, professional Receptionist for a busy veterinary hospital. You’ll be the first contact for clients, manage calls, schedule appointments, and support daily operations.

The ideal candidate has excellent communication, multitasking, and data-entry skills, and remains calm under pressure in a fast-paced setting. Veterinary experience is welcomed but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of customer service experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong computer and data-entry skills.
• Professional and composed during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming and professional experience for every client.
• Assist clients with scheduling, appointment questions, and service information.
• Answer and manage a high volume of incoming calls.
• Check clients in and out efficiently.
• Process payments and maintain accurate financial transactions.
• Update and maintain client and patient records.
• Coordinate with doctors and staff to support daily workflow.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Data entry

Professionalism

Job description

Job Description

Our busy veterinary hospital is seeking a professional, customer-focused Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for clients and support the daily operations of the practice. This role requires exceptional communication skills, the ability to manage a high volume of phone calls, and a commitment to delivering an outstanding client experience.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can effectively multitask, remains calm under pressure, and demonstrates a strong service mindset. Veterinary experience is welcome but not required. We value candidates with proven success in customer service, hospitality, healthcare, retail, or other high-volume service industries.

Primary Responsibilities

Client Experience

• Create a welcoming and professional experience for every client.
• Build positive relationships through exceptional customer service.
• Assist clients with scheduling, appointment questions, and service information.
• Resolve concerns professionally and elevate issues when appropriate.
• Maintain a polished and professional front desk environment.

Phone & Communication Management

• Answer and manage a high volume of incoming calls throughout the day.
• Schedule, reschedule, and confirm appointments accurately.
• Prioritize incoming requests and direct calls appropriately.
• Relay detailed messages to veterinarians and medical staff.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients in person, over the phone, and via email.

Administrative Duties

• Check clients in and out efficiently.
• Process payments and maintain accurate financial transactions.
• Update and maintain client and patient records.
• Complete general administrative tasks including filing, scanning, and document management.
• Ensure accuracy in data entry and appointment scheduling.

Team Support & Operations

• Coordinate with doctors, technicians, and management to support daily workflow.
• Assist with maintaining patient flow and appointment efficiency.
• Adapt to changing priorities and hospital needs throughout the day.
• Support hospital goals through professionalism, reliability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 1 year of customer service experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong computer and data-entry skills.
• Ability to remain professional and composed during busy periods.

Preferred

• Experience in hospitality, healthcare, hotel, restaurant, retail, call center, or other service-focused industries.
• Experience managing multiple phone lines or high call volumes.
• Veterinary or medical office experience.

Success Factors

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys interacting with people and providing exceptional service.
• Handles a high volume of calls and client interactions with professionalism.
• Works efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Is dependable, adaptable, and team-oriented.
• Understands that delivering an excellent client experience is essential to the success of the hospital.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, excels in customer service, and can confidently manage a busy front desk in a fast-paced, service-driven healthcare environment.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values

Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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.