Veterinary Receptionist Jobs
A Veterinary Receptionist plays a crucial role in the veterinary industry, acting as the first point of contact between the veterinary clinic and clients. Their main responsibilities include scheduling appointments, answering client inquiries, maintaining medical records, billing, and offering general customer service. In addition, they also perform administrative tasks such as mail management, data entry, and supply management. The Veterinary Receptionist is also responsible for ensuring that the clinic environment is clean, welcoming, and well-organized.
Important skills for a Veterinary Receptionist include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, good organization, and computer literacy. They should also have a strong understanding of veterinary terminology and procedures, a passion for animals, and the ability to manage stressful situations. While there are no specific certifications required for this role, a high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, and a degree or certification in veterinary technology, animal science, or a related field can be beneficial. Prior experience in receptionist roles, customer service positions, or pet care roles such as a pet sitter or kennel attendant can be advantageous when seeking a position as a Veterinary Receptionist.
Healing Spirit Animal Wellness Center is a progressive veterinary practice providing integrative medical care to cats, dogs, rabbits, and other small mammals. Our practice offers a unique blend of...
Experienced Veterinary Customer Service Representative
- Springdale, AR
- 6 hours ago
- Springdale, AR
- 6 hours ago
Company Description The Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of NWA is a well-established and growing emergency and critical care practice. We are the only after-hour facility in the Northwest...
Experienced Veterinary Receptionist
- Honey Creek Veterinary Hospital
- Conyers, GA
- 10 hours ago
- Honey Creek Veterinary Hospital
- Conyers, GA
- 10 hours ago
Company Description For over 35 years Honey Creek Veterinary Hospital has been serving in the community, it is a full-service veterinary medical facility, located in Conyers, GA. The professional...
- Frontier Veterinary Clinic
- Abilene, TX
- 10 hours ago
- Frontier Veterinary Clinic
- Abilene, TX
- 10 hours ago
Company Description Frontier Veterinary Clinic is a full service veterinary hospital that provides thorough, compassionate, modern, and affordable care for your animals. Formerly known as Mobile...
- Animal Care Associates
- Charleston, WV
- 10 hours ago
- Animal Care Associates
- Charleston, WV
- 10 hours ago
Company Description Animal Care Associates is a full-service animal hospital and boarding facility that has been treating pets in the Charleston, WV area since 1984. ...
- Cherrydale Vet Clinic
- Arlington, VA
- 1 day ago
- Cherrydale Vet Clinic
- Arlington, VA
- 1 day ago
Cherrydale Veterinary Clinic (CVC) in Arlington, VA is in search of a Front Desk Team Member. Full time front desk team member needed in our small but busy full service animal practice in...
- Westside Veterinary Hospital
- Mobile, AL
- 1 day ago
- Westside Veterinary Hospital
- Mobile, AL
- 1 day ago
Qualifications We're looking for: Experienced Veterinary Receptionist with a minimum of 1-year veterinary experience preferred Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator...
- Labahn Veterinary Hospital
- Fort Smith, AR
- 1 day ago
- Labahn Veterinary Hospital
- Fort Smith, AR
- 1 day ago
Company Description Join Our Growing Team at Labahn Veterinary Hospital! At Labahn Veterinary Hospital, we've been proudly serving Fort Smith, AR, and the surrounding communities since 1946 - and...
- Companion Pet Hospital
- Fishkill, NY
- 2 days ago
- Companion Pet Hospital
- Fishkill, NY
- 2 days ago
Company Description Companion Pet Hospital is thrilled to offer world-class service to companion animals while continually expanding our knowledge and skillsets. Our hospital has been...
- Bensonhurst Veterinary Care
- Brooklyn, NY
- 3 days ago
- Bensonhurst Veterinary Care
- Brooklyn, NY
- 3 days ago
Company Description Bensonhurst Veterinary Care (BVC) is the first of two practices that Dr Stephen Zawie opened in Brooklyn, NY. Our hospital is a small animal general practice open seven days a...
- Shawnee Animal Clinic
- Portsmouth, OH
- 3 days ago
- Shawnee Animal Clinic
- Portsmouth, OH
- 3 days ago
Company Description Shawnee Animal Clinic is a growing, family-oriented practice with wonderful clients. We currently have eight doctors of veterinary medicine and over sixty support staff between...
- Wieuca Animal Clinic
- Atlanta, GA
- 3 days ago
- Wieuca Animal Clinic
- Atlanta, GA
- 3 days ago
Company Description Wieuca Animal Clinic is a progressive 6 doctor companion animal clinic that has been offering comprehensive medical care to the greater Sandy Springs, GA for generations. The...
- Affordable Pet Care
- Cedar Park, TX
- 3 days ago
- Affordable Pet Care
- Cedar Park, TX
- 3 days ago
Company Description Minutes outside of Austin, Cedar Park Animal Clinic is a well-established practice that has provided comprehensive care to companion animals for over forty-five years. We pride...
Urgent Care Veterinary Receptionist
- Bedford Veterinary Medical Center
- Bedford, NH
- 3 days ago
- Bedford Veterinary Medical Center
- Bedford, NH
- 3 days ago
Company Description Bedford Veterinary Medical Center is a state of the art, multi-doctor hospital that offers personal, progressive, and comprehensive animal care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets in...
Kanan Veterinary is a small general veterinary practice with a steady clientele; we are looking for a motivated receptionist with a great open attitude, able to welcome our clients and patients,...
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The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Veterinary Receptionist position
- Keyboarding
- Nail Trimming
- Veterinary Assisting
- Small Animal Care
- Grammar
- Short-Term Disability
- Kennel Duties
- Client Education
- Laser Therapy
- Microchipping
- Digital Radiography
- AVImark
- Dental Radiography
- Preventive Care
- Exotics
- Animal Care
- Filling Prescriptions
- Pet Grooming
- Acupuncture
- Anesthesia
- Animal Handling
- Practice Management
- Dermatology
- Surgery
- Payment Processing
- Triage
- Client Services
- Dedication
- Wellness
- Scheduling Appointments
- Medical Records
- Diagnostic
- Reception
- Medical Terminology
- Health Care
- Referrals
- Closing
- Inbound/Outbound Calling
- Collections
- High School Diploma
- Retail
- Written Communication
- Prioritizing
- Telephone Skills
- Friendliness
- Flexibility
- Documentation
- Collaboration
- Employee Development
- Filing
- Multitasking
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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