Veterinary Receptionist

The Veterinary Receptionist is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with our Hospital Manager and supporting medical staff to provide gold standard client service while maintaining a smooth and efficient flow of clients and patients through the animal hospital.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Responsible for greeting clients, determining the needs of the clients and patients, and completing the check-in and check-out process.

- Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.

- Follows established policy and procedures in scheduling clients for prompt treatment of ill and/or injured patients, as well as proper scheduling of patients in need of vaccinations, rechecks, surgeries, in-hospital procedures, and other services that require the doctors’ and technicians’ time.

- Helps with client reminders for annual health assessments, parasite checks, dentistry, senior care, etc.

- Performs over-the-counter sales of merchandise such as food and special diets, shampoos, flea and tick control products, heartworm, etc.

- Demonstrates a technical knowledge of products and is capable of assisting clients with their product needs.

- Invoices clients, collects fees, makes change, imprints credit card forms, and obtains authorization for credit charges following the credit policies of the hospital.

- Demonstrates basic emergency procedures and can give proper information on transporting the patient to the hospital. Responsible for advising hospital staff about incoming emergencies.

- Maintains appearance and cleanliness of the lobby and reception area, including re-stocking of products, office supplies, client educational materials, hospital brochures, etc.

- Demonstrates a full working knowledge of PIMS procedures and functional applications.

Qualifications/Skills:

- High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

- Prior client service experience in related area preferred but not required

- Proper telephone etiquette and client service excellence

- Basic veterinary medical knowledge, including products and services

- Excellent oral and written communication skills

- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, e-mail, and practice management software experience preferred).

- Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and still attend to details

If you are a dedicated individual who is passionate about providing exceptional customer service, we invite you to apply for this position. Join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering outstanding experiences to our valued customers.

Oswego Animal Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the practice to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. The practice will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. The practice will take action to employ, advance in employment and treat qualified veterans and disabled veterans without discrimination in all employment practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person