Veterinary Receptionist

Allianceanimal; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary hospital in Fort Smith is seeking a passionate and dedicated receptionist to join its growing team. This role offers the unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, providing essential support to clients and their pets. With a focus on compassionate care and strong communication, you will play a vital role in enhancing the client experience. The hospital prides itself on a culture of continual learning and professional development, ensuring you have the resources to grow in your career. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a community-focused practice, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Bereavement Program

Paid Parental Leave

Competitive Compensation

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year veterinary experience preferred.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Self-starter with a desire to advance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome clients and patients.
• Schedule appointments and process payments.
• Provide emotional support to clients during tough times.

Skills

Veterinary Receptionist Experience

Compassionate Communication

Multi-tasking

Organization

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Job description

Join Our Growing Team at Labahn Veterinary Hospital!

AtLabahn Veterinary Hospital, we’ve been proudly serving Fort Smith, AR, and the surrounding communities since 1946 — and we’re just getting started! Rooted in a tradition of excellence and compassion, we’re passionate about nurturing the human-animal bond and delivering outstanding, progressive veterinary care.

Our team of three dedicated veterinarians practices cutting-edge medicine focused on companion animals, offering services like Preventative Care, Surgery, Urgent Care, In-House Diagnostics, Digital X-Ray, Laser Therapy, and more. With a collaborative spirit and commitment to continual learning, we create an environment where both petsandpeople thrive.

And we’re growing!We're excited to be expanding our team with the addition of a new doctor this summer — and we’re looking for passionate professionals who want to grow with us. As part of Labahn Veterinary Hospital, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a supportive and positive team culture and help shape the future of a trusted, community-focused practice.

If you’re ready to make a real impact, build strong client relationships, and take your veterinary career to the next level,Labahn Veterinary Hospital is the place for you!

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

• Experienced Receptionist with a minimum of 1-year veterinary experience preferred
• Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
• 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:

• 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 Assistance Program
• Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
• 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.