Veterinary Receptionist - South Orange, NJ

Southorangeanimalhospital

New Jersey

On-site

USD 27,552 - 34,440

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible Spending Account

Health Insurance

Tuition Support Program

Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South Orange Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Receptionist in South Orange, NJ. This role involves serving as the first point of contact for clients and requires excellent communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and a love for animals. Responsibilities include managing appointments, greeting clients, and handling payment processing. The position offers competitive hourly wages ($20-$25), along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

Prior veterinary or medical office experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Serve as the first point of contact for clients and a vital member of our care team.
Greet clients and patients with warmth and professionalism.
Answer phones, route calls appropriately, and respond to voicemails promptly.
Schedule appointments and manage a multi-doctor calendar efficiently.
Check patients in/out and ensure accurate client and patient information.
Collect payments, process invoices, and review estimates with clients.

Skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills

Friendly, positive, and professional demeanor

Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities

Comfort with multitasking in a fast-paced environment

Genuine love for animals

Job description

Veterinary Receptionist - South Orange, NJ

South Orange Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Receptionist!

Role: Veterinary Receptionist
Status: Full-time
Salary: $20 - $25 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Monday - Friday with rotating Saturdays

Do you love animals and want to make a real difference every day? At South Orange Animal Hospital, we know that every great veterinary team starts with an amazing client care team. Our receptionists are the welcoming faces (and voices!) that help pets get the care they need and ensure their owners feel supported every step of the way. We’re a long-standing, community-focused practice that values compassion, teamwork, and a genuine love of animals. If you’re friendly, organized, and love helping others, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Why Our Veterinary Receptionists Love South Orange Animal Hospital

A workplace where being yourself isn’t just allowed—it’s encouraged
Rotating Saturdays so you still get your weekends
Opportunities to expand your skillset and take on more (if you want it)

What Our Veterinary Receptionists Bring

Excellent communication and customer service skills
A friendly, positive, and professional demeanor
Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
Comfort with multitasking in a fast-paced environment
A genuine love for animals and the people who care for them
Prior veterinary or medical office experience is a plus, but not required

What You’ll Do

Serve as the first point of contact for our clients and a vital member of our care team
Greet clients and patients with warmth and professionalism
Answer phones, route calls appropriately, and respond to voicemails promptly
Schedule appointments and manage a multi-doctor calendar efficiently
Check patients in/out and ensure accurate client and patient information
Collect payments, process invoices, and review estimates with clients

Benefits That Have Your Back

A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset 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)
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
Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
Continuing education allowance
Six paid holidays (full‑time only)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at South Orange Animal 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.

Health & Welfare

Take care of your well‑being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits.