Veterinary Specialty Referral Coordinator

Veterinary Specialty Referral Coordinator Timberline Veterinary Emergency and Specialty (TVES) is a local, privately-owned hospital with a strong culture of collaboration, transparency, and growth. Located in North Seattle, we’re a rapidly growing 24/7 Emergency and Specialty practice dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, supporting our community and fostering the professional development of our team. Our mission is: "Leading through exceptional veterinary care and sustainable employee ownership." Our hospital's mission is guided by our PEAK Principles : P atient care E ngagement A ccountability K nowledge Growth Position Summary Timberline Veterinary Emergency & Specialty is seeking a Specialty Referral Coordinator to support our growing specialty services and provide an exceptional experience for clients and referring veterinarians. This role is essential to the success of our specialty departments. You will manage referral coordination, scheduling, communication, and case documentation while serving as a key liaison between clients, referring DVMs, specialty teams, and hospital leadership. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative veterinary environment and value meaningful relationships and organization, this role may be a great fit. What You’ll Do: Coordinate specialty consults, referrals, and scheduling. Communicate with clients and referring veterinarians via phone and email. Greet clients and check patients into our Practice Management System (Instinct). Request, receive, and upload referral records and patient documentation. Review estimates, schedule procedures and rechecks. Confirm appointments, paperwork, and patient information. Support invoicing, payments, and discharges. Collaborate with specialty teams, client care, and leadership. What We’re Looking For: Required experience in a veterinary front desk role (specialty preferred) or previous veterinary assistant experience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Positive, collaborative attitude with a growth mindset Comfort working in a busy, on-site environment Schedule, Compensation, and Benefits: As an emergency and specialty hospital, all team members participate in a fair rotation of holidays. Hourly compensation is based on experience and skills ($26-32/hr). Competitive medical benefits, quarterly profit sharing, stock appreciation rights, and participation in our future Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Unlimited continuing education opportunities for veterinary and leadership topics, with travel and lodging allowances every other year. Shift differentials apply for overnight and weekend shifts and are added on top of hourly pay. If you’re passionate about veterinary specialty services, love collaborative medicine, and want to grow in a specialty setting where your skills are valued ~ we’d love to meet you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Timberline Veterinary Emergency and Specialty