Veterinary Receptionist
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Job Location:
Brooklyn, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 24 - 27
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Receptionist Veterinary Front Desk
Salary:$24-$27/hr. based on experience and skill set.
Schedule:Will normally work 4-5 days/week; must be able to work some Saturdays in rotation
Northside Veterinary Clinic is hiring a full-time customer service professional to be the knowledgeable welcoming face at our front desk. This role goes beyond typical administrative assistant dutiesits about delivering knowledgeable service while confidently communicating in the language of veterinary care. Whether discussing vaccines explaining procedures or coordinating appointments your ability to speak the lingo and anticipate client needs will directly contribute to smoother appointments stronger client relationships and better patient outcomes.
What to Expect
As you join our team expect to be supported in your work and home life with:
- All the benefits you deservemedical dental vision and retirement for full-time team membersplus an employee pet discount because we know your pets are family too!
- Paid time off. Catch your breath with paid holidays and PTO. Take the time you need to recharge.
- 401(k) with a generous company We invest in your future while you care for our pets today.
- Employee referral bonus. Earn $1000 when you refer a new team member to one of our 180 partner hospitals across the country.
- Hands-on training and mentorship to support long-term growth across a variety of roles within the hospital whether youre aiming to grow in client care pursue hands-on animal work or simply build a meaningful long-term role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be the first point of contact: Greet clients and their pets warmly complete the sign-in process verify and confirm appointment details and ensure clients feel informed and reassured.
- Support clinical flow: Escort clients to exam rooms assist in relaying key information between clients and clinical staff.
- Manage client communications: Handle incoming calls for appointments care questions prescription refills and more. Make outbound calls for appointment reminders and follow-up care.
- Operate with accuracy: Process payments manage invoicing and schedule future appointments with attention to detail.
- Speak the language: Understand and communicate clearly about common vaccines lab tests procedures pet behavior and veterinary terminology.
- Create a welcoming space: Help maintain a clean organized and client-ready environmentincluding occasionally assisting with pet-related clean-up to ensure a pleasant experience for all visitors.
Qualifications:
- 2 years of experience in a medical or veterinary front desk receptionist or administrative assistant role
- Basic knowledge of veterinary terminology and procedures
- Comfort discussing sensitive topics (e.g. end-of-life care financial discussions) with empathy
- Ability to maintain a calm professional and positive demeanor
About Northside Veterinary Clinic
Northside Veterinary Clinic was established in 1997 and is in the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg Brooklyn. Here at Northside we have carefully cultivated an atmosphere that is comfortable welcoming and calming ensuring that both pets and their owners feel at ease from the moment they step through our doors. Every patient is entitled to treatment rooted in care respect and understanding. We have built upon those core values to create a full-service state-of-the-art animal hospital and trusted staple of our addition to routine and emergency care we also offer alternative therapies such as Chinese and Western herbal therapy acupuncture shockwave therapy craniosacral therapy and laser therapy providing a holistic approach to pet care.
Key Skills
- Multi-line Phone Systems
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- QuickBooks
- Medical office experience
- Office Experience
- 10 Key Calculator
- Dental Office Experience
- Front Desk
- Administrative Experience
- Medical Receptionist
- Phone Etiquette
About Company
Welcome to Northside Veterinary Clinic! Located in Brooklyn, New York, we are a full-service facility, practicing with 4 USDA-certified veterinarians.
