Veterinary Receptionist - Stamford, CT

High Ridge Animal Hosp; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Support Program

Paid Time Off

Discounts on services and products

Job summary

High Ridge Animal Hospital is seeking a friendly Veterinary Receptionist to join our team. This full-time front desk role focuses on warm client interactions, accurate appointment scheduling, and smooth check-in/out processes for patients and their families.

You will handle phones, patient information, and payments while contributing to a positive client experience. Must enjoy teamwork and compassionate customer service in a fast-paced clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused front desk experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and patients with warmth and professionalism.
• Answer phones, route calls, and respond to voicemails promptly.
• Schedule appointments and manage multi-doctor calendar.
• Check in/out patients and collect payments, review estimates with clients.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Professionalism

Job description

High Ridge Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Receptionist!

• Role: Veterinary Receptionist
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: Monday through Friday. Weekends OFF!

Are you passionate about animal welfare and nurturing the human-animal bond? Do you believe client education is key to ensuring our pets live happy, healthy lives? Do you LOVE puppy kisses and kitty face nudges? If so, High Ridge Animal Hospital wants YOU on its team! We areon the hunt for an animal-loving veterinary receptionist to add to their fantastic team. The position plays an integral role in providing excellent care to our patients and outstanding customer service to our clients.

Got some killer client communication skills to bring to the table? Fantastic! Want to show off those phenomenal time management and organizational skills you’ve worked so hard to master? We can’t wait to see you in action!

Why You'll Love Us

• Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
• A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness!
• A breakroom stocked with drinks and snacks - always
• Lunch breaks on the reg
• No overnight shifts, and no weekends. No on-call shifts, and no holiday hours.
• Mentoring and support as you grow and advance your career - The more you know, the better off we all are!

What You’ll Bring

• Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
• Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting
• A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
• Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience

What You’ll Do

• 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 You Can’t Beat

• 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 High Ridge 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.

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Training & Development

Unleash your potential and foster professional growth through our comprehensive education and training programs.

• Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
• CE Allowance and opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Lend a Hand Program - increased pay to help a sister hospital
• VetLife Days – rotate to a sister hospital

Enjoy exclusive benefits for you and your furry family members.

• Discounted Products

Health & Welfare

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

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance, Disability, and Accidental Insurance
• EAP with counseling and mental health benefits
• DVM Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
• Licensure Fees, Professional & Association Dues

Financial Wellbeing

Secure your financial future with our range of offerings designed to promote your financial well-being.

• 401K with company contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP with Financial & Legal Advice/Services
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Time Off/Work Life Balance

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Training & Development

Unleash your potential and foster professional growth through our comprehensive education and training programs.

• Vetcor University - training for skill development and career growth
• CE Allowance and opportunities
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Lend a Hand Program - increased pay to help a sister hospital
• VetLife Days – rotate to a sister hospital

Enjoy exclusive benefits for you and your furry family members.

• Discounted Products

Health & Welfare

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

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance, Disability, and Accidental Insurance
• EAP with counseling and mental health benefits
• DVM Professional Liability Insurance fully covered
• Licensure Fees, Professional & Association Dues

Financial Wellbeing

Secure your financial future with our range of offerings designed to promote your financial well-being.

• 401K with company contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• EAP with Financial & Legal Advice/Services
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Time Off/Work Life Balance

Prioritize your work-life balance and enjoy a fulfilling time away from work with our generous offerings.