Veterinary Receptionist

Alliance Animal Health; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Parental leave program

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition reimbursement for AVMA-Accred.

Job summary

Alliance Animal Health in Biloxi, MS is a 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital staffed by experienced veterinarians and support teams, offering a full range of services from routine care to critical emergencies. We are seeking a friendly receptionist to welcome clients, triage questions, schedule appointments, and handle check-in/check-out and payments.

Weekend availability is required, and applicants should be organized, have strong communication and computer skills, and be a calm, team-oriented

Qualifications

• 2 years of professional receptionist or customer service experience required, veterinary receptionist experience preferred but not required
• Weekend availability is required
• Compassionate and calm team-player
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong communication skills
• Highly organized and possess computer skills
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome clients and patients, answer questions and triage client concerns
• Answer calls or emails and direct to the appropriate party for resolution
• Schedule appointments to maximize efficiency and daily flow
• Check in and check out clients and process payments
• Provide emotional support in a compassionate and discreet manner during times of need

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Team-player

Computer skills

Job description

Company Description

Our team is led by dedicated veterinarians with decades of experience in animal health. Our state-of-the-art facility is furnished with the latest technology and equipment to care for everything from minor to severe emergencies. We have four exam rooms, an on-site blood bank, and a fully stocked pharmacy to evaluate and deliver emergency treatment. Our surgical suite is equipped with continuous critical care monitoring to observe every case with which we are faced. We have in-house radiology, lab analysis, and ultrasound.

No matter how big or small the patient and their needs are, we continuously strive to set and deliver a high standard of compassionate care. Our veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and support staff are dedicated to delivering the highest level of care to your pets during times of emergency. We are committed to staying updated with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine and providing personalized attention to each pet and their owner.

We are open 24/7 to attend to emergencies at any time.

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to: Maintain the visual appeal or the hospital reception area, greet and welcome clients and patients, answer questions and triage client concerns, answer calls or emails and direct to the appropriate party for resolution, schedule appointments to maximize efficiency and daily flow, check in and check out clients and process payments. Our receptionists offer friendly emotional support in a compassionate and discreet manner during times of need to our clients and must be comfortable with various medical outcomes.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Qualifications

We’re looking for:

• 2-years of professional receptionist or customer service experience required, veterinary receptionist experience preferred but not required
• Weekend availability is required
• Compassionate and calm team-player
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong communication skills
• Highly organized and possess computer skills
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc.)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

• Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/