Veterinary Receptionist

Alliance Animal Health; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary practice is seeking a dedicated Receptionist to join its compassionate team. In this role, you will be the welcoming face of the hospital, providing essential support to clients and their pets. Your responsibilities will include managing appointments, answering inquiries, and ensuring a positive experience for all visitors. With a focus on community involvement and innovative care, this position offers opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're a team player with a passion for animal care and excellent communication skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Tuition Assistance Program

Career Development Opportunities

Referral Bonus Program

Personal Pet Discounts

Uniform Allowance

Qualifications

• 1+ year of veterinary reception experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients, manage scheduling and payments.
• Provide emotional support and handle client inquiries.

Skills

Veterinary Reception

Compassionate Communication

Multi-tasking

Organizational Skills

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Veterinary Experience

Job description

Company Description

McCurdy Animal Hospital is a well-established veterinary practice in Huntsville, Alabama. We pride ourselves on caring for all pets like our own family members. Our team is very involved in the community and the Alabama State Board of Veterinary Medicine to advocate for medical practices that promote health and longevity in animals. We proudly partner with the Greater Huntsville Humane Society and Friends of Rescue to provide surgeries and vaccines to shelter animals.

Our hospital is well-equipped with the latest advancements in technology and offers innovative medical techniques to deliver the best possible results. McCurdy Animal Hospital provides state-of-the-art services to give patients the best possible care, including wellness care, dentistry, and surgery. Our team routinely performs surgeries including but not limited to spays, neuter, and mass removals. These are typically performed with our CO2 laser to minimize pain and recovery time. We also offer digital full-body radiology, digital dental radiographs, and digital ultrasound to help assist with providing top notch diagnostics for our patients. We also offer grooming and overnight boarding in a beautiful, comfortable facility.

Huntsville, Alabama, is one of the south’s fastest growing cities. Rooted in innovative tech, history, and art, Huntsville merges the latest technology with southern hospitality. Located in the Tennessee Valley, tranquil gardens, hiking trails, picturesque lakes, and mountains are at your fingertips. Enjoy a multitude of dining experiences from local southern cafes to urban breweries and eateries. Home to the “Father of Rocket Science” Wernher von Braun, look no further than the U.S. Space and Rocket Center to catch up-close views of the cosmos. The downtown strip features outdoor concert series, festivals, and food trucks year-round. If you desire a well-balanced lifestyle in an up-and-coming city, Huntsville is the place to be!

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Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain the visual appeal of 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
• Provide friendly emotional support in a compassionate and discreet manner during times of need to our clients
• 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:

• 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:

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

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