Veterinary Receptionist - Locum

BluePearl Pet Hospital; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

BluePearl Pet Hospital in North Dallas, TX is hiring for Locum Veterinary Receptionists. You will be the first associate clients see, greeting them warmly and ensuring compassionate, clear communication. The role requires calm handling of emotional situations and coordination of appointments.

You will assess each arrival, determine emergency status, answer non-patient inquiries, and support grieving clients with resources while serving as a liaison for pet remains handling.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience in a veterinary or medical setting preferred.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in emotional situations.
• Clear, calm communication in person and on the phone.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients with friendly eye contact and professional acknowledgment.
• Maintain a friendly demeanor with a smile and approachable conduct.
• Listen compassionately to clients and respond appropriately.
• Speak clearly and calmly to clients in person and by phone.
• Assess arrival needs and determine emergency vs. standard status.
• Redirect non-patient calls to the correct team member.
• Confirm appointments and share prep information for pets.
• Offer emotional support and resources to grieving clients.
• Serve as liaison between clients and service agencies during pet remains handling.

Skills

Greet clients

Compassionate listening

Clear communication

Emotional resilience

Emergency prioritization

Appointment coordination

Job description

BluePearl Pet Hospital in North Dallas, TX is hiring for Locum Veterinary Receptionists!

At BluePearl Pet Hospital, our Veterinary Receptionists are imperative to the success of our hospital. In this position, you are the first BluePearl Associate that the client sees. You will ensure that each client receives the care and attention that they need. You will need to be able to function calmly and compassionately in situations that can be very emotional and difficult for our clients.

As a Veterinary Receptionist

• You will greet and make friendly eye contact every time our hospital entry door opens to offer the individual warm and professional acknowledgement.
• You are always offering a friendly smile, strong eye contact and an approachable demeanor.
• You are a compassionate listener.
• You speak clearly, slowly, and calmly in person and on the telephone in a way that clients easily understand.
• You will assess immediately upon arrival each client’s rare need, as well as the pet’s general condition.
• You will determine whether an emergency arrival is a “stat” versus “standard” emergency.
• You will respond to non-patient calls or visitors and connect them to the appropriate team member.
• You are responsible for confirming all appointments in advance ensuring clients receive accurate information about preparing their pet for the appointment.
• You will offer emotional support and resource materials to grieving clients in a compassionate and discreet manner.
• You serve as a liaison between clients and service agencies during handling of pet remains by ensuring a complete, accurate, and compassionate process.

Why BluePearl?

• Our passion is pets. We offer Trupanion pet insurance and discounts to our associates for pet treatments, procedures, and food.
• We encourage you to grow with us. Our technicians are leveled by their skillset and move up in level as they gain more skills and experience. We are focused on developing our associates into leaders through talent development programs and leadership workshops. As a member of Mars Veterinary Health, our associates have endless opportunities to advance in his/her career.
• In order to transform and lead the industry through innovative quality medicine and care, we understand the importance of continuous learning. We offer annual continuing education allowance, free continuing education sessions, our own BluePearl University for training, and our clinicians have access to over 2,000 medical journals.
• A regional licensed social worker who can provide guidance, advice, and tips/tricks on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while working in a fast-paced emergency and specialty care environment.
• We promote a family-like culture in our hospitals. We are all in this together. We believe in working together to lead the industry by enriching lives through remarkable care for pets.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or sponsorship transfer. Applicants must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S. and not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.

BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and each applicant will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.