Experienced Veterinary Receptionist

Experienced Veterinary Receptionist Calabasas, CA 91302 $18

• $23 an hour
• Part-time $18
• $23 an hour
• Part-time We are a growing, busy, small animal & exotic veterinary hospital seeking an experienced and efficient front office receptionist who can multitask while keeping a friendly smile for our clients and patients.

The receptionist is the first and last contact with the hospital and key to creating first and lasting impressions. The candidate is comfortable answering and maintaining busy phone lines, knowledgeable with products and services in the animal industry, experienced with client communication and client education, loves animals and has a strong work ethic. Job duties also include working around animals, maintaining and cleaning hospital, as well as assisting veterinarian when needed. Candidate must be willing to work in all areas of the hospital if needed (reception, exam rooms, kennel, etc.) This job primarily entails office work. You must be comfortable around a computer, busy telephone lines, printer/fax machine and cameras. Receptionists must possess strong organizational skills, excellent telephone and in-person communication skills. It is the receptionist's responsibility to be sure the front desk is never left unattended. Receptionists must have compassion for animals and their owners and understand the stress that patients and clients endure. Receptionists support veterinarians, technicians, veterinary assistants, groomers and kennel staff in daily patient and client care as well as communication. Receptionists are responsible for greeting clients; differentiating routine cases from emergency cases; scheduling appointments; entering client, patient, and financial data into the computer; generating invoices and explaining them to clients; processing payments; and managing the retrieval and storage of medical records. Receptionists should expect to spend nearly all of their workdays at the front desk unless transferring patients and clients into an exam room, or needed in other parts of the hospital. Hospital cleanliness and sanitation are priorities of the job as well. Applicants must have 1-2 years veterinary customer service experience and some veterinary medical background required. Must be willing to work weekends and evening shifts. Must have veterinary medical experience to be considered. Compensation negotiable and dependent on experience. If you are interested in this position, please email your resume/cover letter and schedule availability. No phone calls/outside emails please. Thank you, we look forward to meeting you and joining our team!

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$18.00

• $23.

00 per hour

Experience:

Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required) Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person