Veterinary Client Service Representative

Newton Animal Hospital; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a宠

Job summary

Newton Animal Hospital in Newton, MA is seeking a Veterinary Client Service Representative. This part-time role offers 20-30 hours per week, including weekends and holidays, with a focus on welcoming clients and their pets and delivering exceptional customer service.

You will handle phone, email, and in-person inquiries, manage client records, process payments, schedule appointments, and assist with light administrative duties. Veterinary hospital experience is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; AAS or higher preferred.
• At least 6 months of customer service experience.
• Veterinary hospital experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical duties.

Responsibilities

• Communicating via phone, email, and in person with clients and actively listening to their concerns.
• Entering client/patient information into computer systems and maintaining medical records.
• Processing client payments and invoices.
• Scheduling and confirming appointments.
• Dispensing pharmaceuticals and calling in prescriptions.
• Other administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AAS or higher preferred

Tools

Practice management software

Medical records software

Job description

Description

Veterinary Client Service Representative

Newton Animal Hospital

Newton, MA

Part-Time

Thrive Pet Healthcare is one of the first veterinary services offering a comprehensive continuum of care for pets’ primary, specialty, and acute needs. Through a nationwide community of over 360 veterinary providers, and an industry-leading membership program, Thrive Pet Healthcare provides personalized, accessible care through every stage of a pet’s life and health. Founded by veterinarians, the organization provides industry-first benefits for practice staff while elevating privately held veterinary hospitals with innovative service and technology solutions. By focusing on the needs of care providers and professional collaboration, Thrive Pet Healthcare is supporting the well-being of the industry and raising the national bar for veterinary excellence.

Our Ideal Candidate:

An upbeat, self-starter with a passion for providing excellent customer service. Our team is focused on providing a welcoming and educational environment for clients and pets. This experience starts when the client walks through our door and speaks with our Client Service Representatives. This part-time position would require 20-30 hours per week, including some weekends and Holidays.

Job Duties:

• Communicating via phone, email, and in person with clients and actively listening to their concerns.


• Utilizing computer information systems to accurately enter client/patient information, update and maintain medical records.


• Processing client payments and invoices.


• Scheduling and confirming appointments with patients.


• Precisely dispensing pharmaceuticals as needed and calling in prescriptions to pharmacies.


• Other administrative duties as needed.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, AAS or higher preferred.


• At least 6 months of customer service experience.


• Veterinary hospital experience is preferred, however not required.


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, squatting, reach, standing, and walking throughout the day.

Benefits – our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

Competitive pay

• 401(k) with employer match


• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health


• Paid parental leave


• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet


• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care


• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning


• FREE CE courses


• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts


• Student loan support tools and assistance

Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Who We Are

Thrive Pet Healthcare is united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. We exist to nurture both pets and people through meaningful relationships and exceptional veterinary care.

Our Support Office teams power that mission by supporting our hospitals through operational excellence, innovative programs, people-centered culture, and forward-thinking business solutions — all while having plenty of fun along the way.

We nurture pets & people through meaningful relationships and exceptional pet care—and we are united by a shared set of values.

• Service – delivering exceptional service


• Empathy – leading with care


• Accountability – achieve meaningful outcomes


• Joy – be a source of light


• Exploration – learn to fuel growth


• Team – connect for success

Read more about us here.

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with a starting rate ranging from $20-25/hr. The actual rate offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.