Veterinary Receptionist

American Veterinary Group (AVG); Estero (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

401(k) match

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Discounted veterinary care

Tuition assistance for veterinary technician students

Supplemental insurance options

Discounted veterinary care

Scrub allowance

Hands‑on and e‑training

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition assistance for prospective vet

Job summary

A local veterinary practice in Estero is seeking a Veterinary Receptionist to provide outstanding patient care and client service in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and maintaining paperwork. Ideal candidates will have customer service experience, strong communication skills, and be willing to work flexible hours. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care, paid time off, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates professionalism and dependability in a multi-doctor environment.
• Energetic, people- and pet-friendly with excellent work ethic.
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Answer phone calls and schedule appointments.
• Greet clients and maintain hospital paperwork.
• Review invoices or discharge instructions.

Skills

Customer service experience

Ability to lift 40 lbs

Job description

At Estero Animal Hospital, we are 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 front‑of‑house duties, which may include answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, greeting clients, maintaining hospital required paperwork, and reviewing invoices or discharge instructions. 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‑friendly individual with excellent work ethic and social and organizational skills.
• Compassionate/caring.
• Willing to work flexible hours including weekends.
• Capable of working independently as well as on a team.
• Self‑starter personality that can complete daily tasks without constant direction.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise

• Prior customer service experience.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Benefits

• Health care plan (medical, dental & vision options).
• 401(k) match.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Six (6) weeks of paid parental leave.
• One (1) work/life balance day off.
• Short‑ 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Health care provider

Industry

• Veterinary services

Location: Estero Animal Hospital.