Veterinary Receptionist (PT30)

Southern Veterinary Partners; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary hospital in Indianapolis as a Veterinary Receptionist. You will play a crucial role in scheduling, managing client communications, and ensuring a welcoming environment for pets and their owners. The role requires excellent customer service skills, organizational abilities, and a compassionate approach to animal care.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Educational assistance for qualified teammates

Discounted Veterinary Care

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Qualifications

• Experience with veterinary software is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Receive and place calls for scheduling.
• Maintain client and pet records.
• Manage transactions and financial needs.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Empathy

Tools

Veterinary software

Job description

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Base pay range

$12.35/hr - $20.90/hr

At The Downtown Veterinarian, we have provided exceptional veterinary care and services to the pets in our community for over 25 years We are seeking an experienced, skilled, and compassionate individual to join our healthcare team. Commitment to providing the very best of care to our patients, as well as supportive and empathetic communication skills with our clients, remain hallmarks of our practice.

Our hospital staff is experienced, well-trained, supportive, and committed to excellence. We treat our clients like family and each pet like our own. As pet owners ourselves, we believe in the importance of preventative care, with wellness exams being an essential component to our patients living longer, happier, and healthier lives.

As a full-service veterinary hospital, we offer state-of-the-art diagnostic testing, equipment, and surgical and dental services. We also believe in a healthy work-life balance. Our staff believe in a common mission, and we support each other in achieving it. We welcome you to join us.

As a Receptionist You Will

• Receive and place calls to clients for the purpose of scheduling.
• Prioritize multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner.
• Maintain proper documentation through client and pet records, i.e. referral documentation, previous medical history received, etc.
• Assist all clients by providing necessary instructions, information and invoices, dispense prescription items per the veterinarian’s instructions, and schedule all future appointments.
• Utilize hospital computer systems to document medical records and communicate with clients and teammates.
• Manage the financial needs of the hospital by maintaining accurate balances through collection of client transactions, following all cash and credit card handling procedures, and following proper opening and closing procedures.
• Excellent customer service skills and an exceptional level of communication in a professional manner.
• Advocate for pets through client education on preventative care, pet health needs, treatment recommendations and all other hospital services/procedures.
• Maintain a positive attitude in all interactions with clients, pets and other teammates.
• Demonstrate ability to show empathy toward clients and treat pets with compassion and respect.
• Utilizing standard office/business equipment.
• Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
• Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts.
• Experience with veterinary software is preferred.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
• Possession of organizational skills.
• Critical thinking - Understanding logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, good judgment and ability to manage stressful situations.
• Pay range of $12.35-$20.90/hour based on experience
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!
  
  

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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