Veterinary Receptionist

Socket.dev; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Employee pet discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Parker Center Animal Clinic in Parker, CO is seeking a Receptionist – Veterinary Front Desk to be the welcoming face at our front desk.

You will greet clients and pets, confirm appointments, and ensure patients receive informed, confident service from the veterinary team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a medical or veterinary front desk, receptionist, or administrative assistant role.
• Comfort discussing sensitive topics with empathy.
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional, and positive demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact: greet clients and their pets, verify appointment details, and ensure clients feel informed.
• Support clinical flow: escort clients to exam rooms and relay key information between clients and staff.
• Manage client communications: handle calls for appointments, questions, refills, and reminders.

Skills

Customer service

Empathy

Communication

Calm demeanor

Job description

Receptionist – Veterinary Front Desk

Salary: $19-$22 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications. $500 Sign on Bonus!

Schedule: Must be available Monday through Friday (between 6:30AM - 6:30PM) with occasional rotating Saturday (7:30AM-2:30PM). Candidates must be able to work 4 days per week, 10 hour shifts.

Parker Center Animal Clinic is hiring full-time customer service professionals to be the knowledgeable, welcoming face at our front desk. This role goes beyond typical administrative assistant duties—it’s about delivering knowledgeable service while confidently communicating in the language of veterinary care. Whether discussing vaccines, explaining procedures, or coordinating appointments, your ability to speak the lingo and anticipate client needs will directly contribute to smoother appointments, stronger client relationships, and better patient outcomes.

What to Expect

As you join our team, expect to be supported in your work and home life with:

• All the benefits you deserve—medical, dental, vision, and retirement for full-time team members—plus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too!
• Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO. Take the time you need to recharge.
• 401(k) with a generous company We invest in your future while you care for our pets today.
• Employee referral bonus. Earn $1,000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180+ partner hospitals across the country.
• Hands‑on training and mentorship to support long‑term growth across a variety of roles within the hospital, whether you’re aiming to grow in client care, pursue hands‑on animal work, or simply build a meaningful long‑term role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the first point of contact: Greet clients and their pets warmly, complete the sign-in process, verify and confirm appointment details, and ensure clients feel informed and reassured.
• Support clinical flow: Escort clients to exam rooms, assist in relaying key information between clients and clinical staff.
• Manage client communications: Handle incoming calls for appointments, care questions, prescription refills, and more. Make outbound calls for appointment reminders and follow‑up care.
• Operate with accuracy: Process payments, manage invoicing, and schedule future appointments with attention to detail.
• Speak the language: Understand and communicate clearly about common vaccines, lab tests, procedures, pet behavior, and veterinary terminology.
• Create a welcoming space: Help maintain a clean, organized, and client‑ready environment—including occasionally assisting with pet‑related clean‑up to ensure a pleasant experience for all visitors.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a medical or veterinary front desk, receptionist, or administrative assistant role
• Comfort discussing sensitive topics (e.g., end‑of‑life care, financial discussions) with empathy
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional, and positive demeanor

About Parker Center Animal Clinic:

Parker Center Animal Clinic believes in giving the best care to our best friends. At PCAC you have the opportunity to give compassionate, high-quality care to clients and patients who enjoy the relationships we build with them. We are an AAHA Accredited and a Cat‑Friendly Practice so you know you will get to practice great client and patient care with us!