Veterinary Receptionist - No Weekends, Supportive Team

East Louisville Animal Hospital; California; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Pet care discounts

Uniform allowance

Job summary

A caring veterinary practice in California is seeking a Veterinary Receptionist. This role offers a supportive team environment with no weekend shifts, allowing for a great work-life balance. Candidates should have strong communication and customer service skills, with at least one year of experience in a veterinary or medical reception role. Responsibilities include greeting clients, managing appointments, and ensuring a professional atmosphere during visits. Competitive pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of veterinary or medical reception experience preferred.
• Warm, organized, and thrives in a client-facing role.
• Comfortable using veterinary practice software.

Responsibilities

• Greeting clients and making them feel welcome.
• Answering phones and scheduling appointments.
• Managing check-ins and check-outs.
• Collecting payments and processing invoices.
• Coordinating prescription refills and record requests.
• Helping ensure each visit runs smoothly and professionally.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Tools

Veterinary practice software

Job description

Occidental Veterinary Hospital is growing, and we’re looking for an experienced Veterinary Receptionist to join our supportive, drama-free, and non-corporate team in the beautiful town of Occidental, CA.

We’re looking for someone who is resilient, grounded, mature, and truly a team player—someone who can stay calm under pressure, communicate clearly, and support both clients and coworkers with professionalism and kindness.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

Supportive Team Culture – We genuinely support one another and work well as a team

Small Town, Big Heart – Serve pets and clients in a charming, close-knit community

Competitive Pay & Benefits – We value experience and take care of our people

Benefits Include:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

What You’ll Be Doing:

This is a fast-paced, client-facing role that requires prior veterinary experience. Responsibilities include:

Greeting clients and creating a welcoming, professional first impression

Answering phones and scheduling appointments

Managing check-ins and check-outs

Collecting payments and processing invoices

Coordinating prescription refills and medical record requests

Communicating clearly with clients and the veterinary team

Helping ensure daily operations run smoothly and efficiently

What We’re Looking For:

At least 1 year of veterinary reception or veterinary clinic experience (required)

Strong communication and customer service skills

Ability to remain calm, professional, and organized in a busy environment

Comfortable using veterinary practice software (training provided on our system)

Reliable, mature, and team-oriented with a positive attitude

If you’re an experienced veterinary receptionist who values teamwork, stability, and a healthy work environment, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today! Send us your resume—we actually read them. Let’s see if we’re the right fit for each other.

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