Veterinary Receptionist

Veterinary Receptionist

Hammond Veterinary Services is a full-service state of the art companion animal hospital in Hammond, LA. We pride ourselves in providing top-notch, personalized medical care in an environment that is both welcoming and comfortable! Our hospital is both AAHA Accredited and an A+ Rated Business through the Better Business Bureau.

We have the best technology available for our patients and regularly provide wellness and preventative care, sick and urgent pet care, general surgery, dentistry, digital radiology, ultrasound, orthopedic procedures, boarding and more! Our team is reliable, well trained, efficient, and supported and we have great clients who remain loyal through generations.

Hammond is located in the southern region of Louisiana about 45 min from Baton Rouge and New Orleans. The homestyle town is known for its many great local restaurants, culture, rich history, and antiques galore! Outdoor enthusiasts will love being out on the bayou fishing, hunting, and exploring. This growing region sits near a beautiful coastal shoreline, which makes for another great recreation resource.

Job Description

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain the visual appeal of the hospital reception area
• Greet and welcome clients and patients
• Answer questions and triage client concerns
• Answer calls or emails and direct to the appropriate party for resolution
• Schedule appointments to maximize efficiency and daily flow
• Check in and check out clients and process payments
• Offer friendly emotional support in a compassionate and discreet manner during times of need to our clients
• Must be comfortable with various medical outcomes
• Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises
• May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases
• Opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development

Qualifications

We're looking for:

• Experienced Receptionist with a minimum of 1-year veterinary experience preferred
• Compassionate, calm, team player, multi-tasker and strong communicator
• Highly organized and possess computer skills
• Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset

Additional Information

We offer our staff:

• Pay: 14-16/hr depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
• Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
• *Note some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.