Veterinary Receptionist - Kiel, WI

Vetcor; Kiel (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Roth retirement plan

Flexible Spending Account

529 Savings Plan

Tuition Support Program

Referral bonuses

Health insurance (medical/dental/eye)

Paid time off

Job summary

Kiel Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Receptionist to join our mixed animal practice. This full-time role offers a four-day workweek with rotating Saturdays (7 am–1 pm) and a competitive compensation package based on experience.

As the first point of contact for clients and their animals, you will manage phones, appointments, check-ins/outs, and records while supporting veterinarians, technicians, and teammates in a fast-paced environment. We value compassion, reliability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Reliable, enthusiastic, and responsible candidate for a busy mixed animal clinic.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with a service-oriented mindset.
• Experience at a veterinary reception is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients and patients with a friendly, professional attitude.
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and respond to inquiries.
• Check clients and patients in and out of the clinic; process payments.
• Maintain up-to-date client and patient records; communicate with team members.
• Support day-to-day organization and clinic flow; provide excellent customer service.
• Keep reception area clean, organized, and welcoming.
• Multitask effectively while prioritizing client and patient needs.
• Contribute to a collaborative team and assist wherever needed.
• Demonstrate reliability, initiative, and teamwork.
• Support veterinarians and technicians in a busy environment.
• Provide compassionate service and handle a variety of responsibilities professionally.

Skills

Reliability

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Customer service

Compassion for animals

Multitasking

Willingness to learn

Reception experience asset

Job description

Who We Are

• Role: Veterinary Receptionist
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive and based on experience
• Schedule: Four-day workweeks. Rotating Saturdays (7 am - 1 pm)

Kiel Veterinary Clinic is Hiring a Veterinary Receptionist for Our Mixed Animal Clinic!

Position Details

• Role: Veterinary Receptionist
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive and based on experience
• Schedule: Four-day workweeks. Rotating Saturdays (7 am - 1 pm)

Benefits Highlights

• Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
• Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts
• Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
• Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic, and responsible Veterinary Receptionist to join our busy mixed animal clinic. If you enjoy working with people and animals, take pride in providing exceptional customer service, and thrive as part of a supportive team, we’d love to meet you!

As the first point of contact for our clients, you’ll play an important role in creating a welcoming and positive experience for both clients and their animals. Because we’re a mixed animal practice, every day brings something different. You’ll help keep our front desk organized, our communication flowing, and our clients supported while working closely with veterinarians, technicians, and fellow team members.

Why Our Veterinary Receptionists Love It Here

• A collaborative mixed animal practice where every day brings something different
• A supportive team that values compassion, teamwork, and professionalism
• The opportunity to work with both people and a variety of animal patients
• A role where exceptional client service directly supports exceptional patient care
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• A workplace where reliability, initiative, and teamwork are valued

What Our Veterinary Receptionists Do

• Welcome clients and patients with a friendly, professional, and compassionate attitude
• Answer phones, schedule appointments, and respond to client inquiries
• Check clients and patients in and out of the clinic
• Process payments accurately and efficiently
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and patient records
• Communicate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, and other team members
• Assist with the day-to-day organization and flow of the clinic
• Provide compassionate, knowledgeable, and professional customer service
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area
• Manage a variety of responsibilities with professionalism, accuracy, and a positive attitude
• Multitask effectively while keeping client and patient needs at the center of what you do
• Jump in and contribute wherever needed to support your teammates and the clinic

What Our Veterinary Receptionists Bring

• Reliability, dependability, and a strong sense of responsibility
• An enthusiastic, positive, and can-do attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• A team-first mindset and willingness to support others
• A commitment to providing outstanding customer service
• Comfort working in a busy, sometimes fast-paced environment
• Compassion for animals and the people who care for them
• Ability to multitask while remaining organized and professional
• Willingness to learn, grow, and contribute wherever needed
• Previous veterinary reception or other reception experience is an asset
• A genuine interest in animal care and veterinary medicine

Financial Benefits

Benefits You Can’t Beat

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you love animals, enjoy helping people, and want to be part of a collaborative mixed animal practice, we’d love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for clients and their animals while working alongside a team that values compassion, teamwork, professionalism, and excellent patient and client care.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Kiel Veterinary Clinic Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.