Veterinary Receptionist

Spahvet; Mahopac (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established animal hospital is seeking a part-time Veterinary Receptionist to be the welcoming face for clients and their pets. This role is crucial in ensuring a smooth visit, requiring excellent customer service skills and a passion for animal care. You'll manage appointment scheduling, handle payments, and provide vital information to clients, all while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor. Join a dedicated team that values your contribution and offers a supportive work environment, along with benefits like employee pet discounts and a 401(k) plan. If you're looking to make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee pet discount

401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• Experience as a veterinary receptionist preferred but not necessary.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and pets, confirm appointment details, and escort clients.
• Handle payments, schedule appointments, and answer client calls.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization for a positive client experience.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Veterinary Terminology

Calm Demeanor

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

South Putnam Animal Hospitalis hiring a part-timeVeterinary Receptionist to be the first point of contact for our veterinary clients, playing a crucial role in setting the tone for their visit. We are looking for a customer service professional who excels in a fast-paced environment, communicates clearly, and is passionate about animal care.

What to Expect

• As you join our mission to create a better world for animals and the people who love them, expect to be supported in your work and home life with all the benefits you deserve:
• Employee pet discount because we know your pets are family, too.
• 401(k) with a generous company match to help you invest in your future while you care for pets today

Salary: $18 - $21 per hour, determined by the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

Schedule: This is a part-time position averaging 22–29 hours per week.

• Mondays: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Tuesdays: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Fridays: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Saturdays: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet clients and their pets, complete the appointment sign-in process, confirm appointment details, and escort clients to exam rooms.
• Ensure accurate service and product sales accounting, handle payments, process credit/debit cards, and schedule future appointments.
• Answer client calls for appointments, hospital inquiries, medication refills, and other requests. Make outbound calls for appointment reminders and follow-ups.
• Understand common vaccination protocols, basic lab tests, common diseases, veterinary terminology, and pet behavior.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and organization to ensure a positive client experience.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a veterinary receptionist is preferred but not necessary. We are willing to train you!
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional, and positive demeanor

About South Putnam Animal Hospital

Our well-established Practice is proud to have a Board-Certified practitioner, Dr. Julie Fixman, DVM, DABVP, as our Medical Director. Less than 1% of veterinarians in the US have attained this board certification, and we've found it to be a great benefit and comfort to our existing clients and new clients searching for a second opinion.

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