Veterinary Receptionist

North Paw Animal Hospital is a small animal general practice, located in Durham, North Carolina. We're looking to an experienced veterinary receptionist to join our customer service team on a full-time basis!

This position's main responsibility is to provide exceptional client service while maintaining a smooth and efficient flow of clients and patients through the animal hospital. More specifically, the Veterinary Receptionist is responsible for greeting clients, determining the needs of the clients and patients, and completing the check-in and check-out process. The position requires a practical knowledge of the hospital's procedures and policies, as well as the ability to use multiple types of communication and record-keeping platforms. The Veterinary Receptionist is expected to perform the office duties related to patient care and treatment and to assist the Hospital Manager and doctors as needed. Potential to fill lead CSR position, based on candidate experience.

This is a full-time position of 30-40 hours a week; scheduled days and hours may vary based on hospital need.

Qualifications:

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task; strong attention to detail and focus on tasks with distractions
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, E-mail, and/or cloud based PIMS experience preferred)
• Experience with multi-line phone systems
• Strong interpersonal skills, including working in a team environment
• Handling difficult situations including emergencies
• Payment handling and basic finance skills

Abilities

• Ability to think logically, problem-solve effectively
• Professional and courteous
• Flexible
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Time management
• Works well in team and fast-paced environment
• Adherence to procedures and protocols
• Takes initiative

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of 6 months job-related experience required.

Compensation:

• Base hourly rate of $17.00-20.00 DOE
• Eligible for periodic bonus
• Benefit offerings include:
  • Medical, vision, dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Health Savings Account
  • Paid time off
  • Employee pet discounts

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values : Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

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NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.