Veterinary Receptionist

Company Description

At Yorktown Veterinary Associates, we provide a wide range of services from Vaccinations, Health Certificates and Disease prevention to Orthopedics, Neurosurgery and Cardiology. We offer complete dental care, weight management consultations, soft tissue surgery, as well as diagnosis and treatment of internal medicine cases.

Our staff is made up of friendly, caring, well trained professionals. Our receptionists will greet you personally and pleasantly, and our licensed veterinary technicians can educate you on topics such as bandage care and diabetic management. The highly trained doctors at Yorktown Veterinary Associates are dedicated to providing the best medical and surgical care for your beloved pets. Many of our staff members have been working with us for many years and as a team, we strive to make your experience at Yorktown Veterinary Associates as comfortable and comforting as possible.

Our facility has State of the Art medical equipment enabling us to provide in house laboratory diagnostics and digital radiology for top quality X-Rays. Our electronic medical records enable us to send important data to you or a specialist quickly and efficiently.

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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; respond to calls and emails and direct them to the appropriate party for resolution; schedule appointments to maximize efficiency and daily flow; check clients in and out; and process payments. Our receptionists provide friendly, compassionate, and discreet support to clients during difficult times and must be comfortable with a variety of medical outcomes.

This position will also be cross-trained as a Veterinary Assistant , providing opportunities to support the medical team with patient care, restraint, treatment assistance, and other clinical responsibilities as needed. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in expanding their skills and gaining hands-on experience in veterinary medicine.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.

Qualifications

We're looking for:

• Experienced Receptionist with a minimum of 1 year of veterinary experience preferred
• Interest in being cross-trained as a Veterinary Assistant and supporting both client service and patient care responsibilities
• Compassionate, calm, team-oriented professional with strong multitasking and communication skills
• Highly organized with solid computer and administrative skills
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and a desire to continually grow, learn, and advance your knowledge and skill set
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while delivering exceptional client and patient care
• Passion for veterinary medicine and a commitment to providing an outstanding experience for clients, patients, and team members alike

Additional Information

Pay Range: $18- $22 per hour depending on experience


Job Type: Part-time


We offer our staff:

• 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.

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