Veterinary Receptionist

Lake City Animal Hospital; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401k match

Paid PTO

Parental leave

Work/Life Balance day

Disability options

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Lake City Animal Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Receptionist to manage front-desk duties with a focus on client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor practice. You will handle phones, scheduling, greetings, paperwork, and discharge instructions to support efficient patient care.

The role requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work weekends. This is a full-time, on-site position at our GA facility, reporting to the Practice Manager.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• On-site presence is essential to support patient care and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and schedule appointments.
• Greet clients and manage front desk operations.
• Maintain hospital paperwork and review invoices or discharge instructions.
• Support clinical teams and ensure safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff.

Skills

Customer service

Lifting ability

Job description

Veterinary Receptionist

Department: General Practice Hospitals

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Lake City Animal Hospital (GA)

Reporting To: Practice Manager

Description

Our hospital is seeking a Veterinary Receptionist to help provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced, multi-doctor animal hospital.

The Veterinary Receptionist is responsible for maintaining front of house duties. These tasks vary by day but can include: answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, greeting clients, maintaining hospital required paperwork and reviewing invoices or discharge instructions. To be successful in this role, clear communication and organizational skills are key!

Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates professionalism, dependability, healthy and positive communication skills, and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment
• Energetic people-and-pet person with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills
• Be compassionate/caring
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends
• Can work individually, as well as on a team
• Self-starter personality that can complete daily tasks without the need for constant direction

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior Customer Service Experience
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• This position requires regular on-site presence as an essential function of the role. Due to the nature of veterinary hospital operations, in-person attendance is necessary to support patient care, respond to time-sensitive needs, collaborate with clinical teams, and maintain the safety and well-being of patients, clients, and staff. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable laws.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision Options)
• 401k Match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave
• One (1) Work/Life Balance day off
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Supplemental insurance options
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Scrub allowance
• Hands-on and E-training
• Professional growth opportunities
• Tuition assistance for prospective Veterinary Technician Students