Part-time Veterinary Receptionist

Lakeside Spears Animal Hospital is committed to providing excellent service with integrity to the Carbondale area. Whether a pet comes to us for a routine visit, or in an urgent care situation, their families can be assured that their beloved pet will always be treated with patience and kindness. Our highly-trained veterinarians and technicians have a passion for providing high-quality, compassionate care- and we are looking to add motivated and talented professionals to our team! This position will primarily support Urgent Care on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays , with the ability to cover General Practice shifts during the week as needed Our hours of operation are: Mon-Fri: 9 AM - 5 PM Urgent Care Hours: Thursday- 12pm noon -10pm and Friday/Saturday: 12 PM noon - 12 AM midnight Check our more about us by clickinghere ! Job Description Job duties include, but are not limited to: Maintain the visual appeal or 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. Our receptionists offer friendly emotional support in a compassionate and discreet manner during times of need to our clients and 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. Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development. Qualifications Experienced Receptionist with a minimum of 1-year veterinary experience preferred Compassionate and calm team-player Ability to multi-task Highly organized and possess computer skills Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset. Additional Information Wage Range: $16/hr+ depending on level of experience We offer our staff: 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr