Community Animal Hospital - Client Service Representative

Community Animal Hospital; Easton (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Community Animal Hospital in Easton, Maryland, is seeking a Client Service Representative to deliver exceptional client care and support to the veterinary team. You will handle front-desk interactions, scheduling, and patient records while maintaining a friendly, professional demeanor.

The role requires strong communication, multitasking, and basic math for billing, with a flexible schedule to support hospital operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working with animals preferred; veterinary or animal care background valued.
• Basic computer proficiency including practice management software, email, and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients warmly, providing professional, empathetic, and attentive service.
• Complete patient check-in and check-out, liaising with hospital staff and communicating status changes.
• Maintain client communications via phone, email, and mail, including follow-ups and thank-you messages.
• Schedule, confirm, and forward appointment requests; triage patients based on urgency.
• Communicate hospital services, wellness care, vaccinations, diagnostics, surgical aftercare, and packages.
• Support veterinarians, technicians, and Practice Manager with patient care and administrative tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized hospital environment and participate in opening/closing duties.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Lifting capacity

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Practice management

Microsoft Office

Scheduling tools

Email

Job description

Community Animal Hospital - Client Service Representative

Easton, Maryland, United States

Community Animal Hospital , a busy companion-animal and exotics practice in Easton, Maryland, has been a staple of the Eastern Shore community since 1984. Our practice is built on excellent patient care and an extremely strong commitment to client service and communication, earning us 4.9 star Google rating and low team turn over. We have a collaborative team with strong, values-based leadership and exceptional mentorship opportunities for new graduates in exotic medicine and surgery.

Client Service Representative

Compensation: $16-19/hour, commensurate with licensure and experience

Position Summary:

The Client Service Representative (CSR) plays a vital role in creating a positive first andlasting impressionfor our clients and their pets. The CSRis responsible fordelivering exceptional service both in person and over the phone, handling client interactions with professionalism, empathy, and care. This position supports the smooth operation of the hospital by managing client communications,maintainingaccuraterecords, andassistingthe veterinary team in providing outstanding patient care.

PrimaryResponsibilities:

• Greet clients and patients warmly, providing professional, empathetic, and attentive servicewhile answering in-person inquiries promptly.
• Complete patient check-in and check-out efficiently while serving as a liaison with hospital staff and communicating real-time patient status and flow changes.
• Maintain client communications via phone, email, and mail, including follow-ups and thank-you messages.
• Schedule,confirm,and forward bookappointments,routingrequests appropriately; triage patients based on urgency.
• Communicate clearly about hospital services, wellness care, vaccinations, diagnostics, surgical aftercare, and specialty packages.
• Handle sensitive situations (e.g., euthanasia, test results, payments) with tact and professionalism.
• Maintainaccuratepatient records, request and attach prior records, and ensure charges are captured.
• Complete cash reconciliation, end-of-day financial tasks, and bank deposits while accurately processing payments and refunds, including transactions through Care Credit and credit card terminals.
• Fill veterinary prescriptions accurately and provide instructions to clients.
• Assistwith over-the-counter product sales andmaintaininventory.
• Support veterinarians, technicians, and Practice Manager with patient care and administrative tasks.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe hospital environment; follow safety and hygiene protocols.
• Participate in opening, closing, and weekend duties as assigned.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previousexperience working with animals preferred; veterinary or animal care background strongly valued.
• Basic computerproficiency, including the ability to use computer systems, email, practice management software, Microsoft Office applications, and basic scheduling tools.
• Able to perform basic math for cash handling, billing, and appointment management.
• Manual dexterityrequiredfor typing, filing, and handling patients or supplies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate clearly with clients, team members, and veterinarians.
• Demonstrated ability to provide professional, empathetic, and client-focused service whilemaintainingcomposure in high-stress or emotionally challenging situations.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.

Hours:

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible toparticipatein our401(k) retirementplan. Other benefits include paid time off, paidholidaysand access to employeeassistanceprogram.

Voluntary Self-Identification

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As set forth in Community Animal Hospital’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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