Veterinary Receptionist

Dogwood-Trails-Animal-Hospital; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Dogwood Trails Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Customer Service Representative in Bentonville, AR to be the first contact for veterinary clients and set the tone for their visit. The role requires clear communication, organization, and a calm demeanor in a fast-paced environment.

You will greet clients, assist with appointments, process payments, and handle phone inquiries. We offer competitive wages, medical/dental/vision insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience as veterinary receptionist or medical office assistant preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Calm, professional, and positive demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and their pets, complete the appointment sign-in process, confirm appointment details.
• Answer client questions and triage client concerns.
• Endure accurate service and product sales accounting, handle payments, process credit/debit cards, and schedule future appointments.
• Answer client calls for appointments, hospital inquiries, medication refills, and other requests. Make outbound calls for appointment reminders and follow-ups.
• Understand common vaccination protocols, basic lab tests, common diseases, veterinary terminology, and pet behavior.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization to ensure a positive client experience.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Calm demeanor

Job description

Dogwood Trails Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Customer Service Representative to be the first point of contact for our veterinary clients, playing a crucial role in setting the tone for their visit. We are looking for a customer service professional who excels in a fast-paced environment, communicates clearly, and is passionate about animal care.

What to Expect

As you join our mission to provide pets and their owners with the highest quality compassionate medical care, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• Competitive wage
• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• 401(k) plan for full-time employees

Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: Schedule would be three 12-hour shifts per week which fall within our hours of operations.

Clinic Hours of Operations are as follows: Monday - Saturday, 8 am - 8 pm

Key Responsibilities

• Greet clients and their pets, complete the appointment sign-in process, confirm appointment details.
• Answer client questions and triage client concerns.
• Endure accurate service and product sales accounting, handle payments, process credit/debit cards, and schedule future appointments.
• Answer client calls for appointments, hospital inquiries, medication refills, and other requests. Make outbound calls for appointment reminders and follow-ups.
• Understand common vaccination protocols, basic lab tests, common diseases, veterinary terminology, and pet behavior.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization to ensure a positive client experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a veterinary receptionist or medical office assistant is preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional, and positive demeanor.

About Dogwood Trails Animal Hospital

Dogwood Trails is a brand-new state-of-the-art small animal hospital located in Bentonville, Arkansas. Open since October 2024, the hospital offers a variety of services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients through all stages of life including preventative care, soft tissue surgeries, dentals, in-house diagnostics, ultrasound, and digital full body and dental radiographs.