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Veterinary Receptionist

Queens, NYOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • computer skills
  • highly organized
  • multi-tasker
  • team player
  • compassionate
  • calm

Nice to have

  • veterinary experience
  • continuing development

Role summary

New York City Veterinary Group is seeking a compassionate and organized Veterinary Receptionist to join their team. This role involves managing the reception area, greeting clients and patients, scheduling appointments, processing payments, and providing emotional support. The ideal candidate will have strong computer and communication skills, be a team player, and possess at least 1 year of veterinary experience. The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development within a well-established veterinary practice.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Maintain the visual appeal or the hospital reception area, greet and welcome clients and patients, answer questions and triage client concerns, answer calls or emails and direct to the appropriate party for resolution, schedule appointments to maximize efficiency and daily flow, check in and check out clients and process payments. Our receptionists offer friendly emotional support in a compassionate and discreet manner during times of need to our clients and must be comfortable with various medical outcomes.

May be exposed to loud barking and brief periods of unpleasant odors.

You will have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development to be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move!

We’re looking for:

  • Experienced Receptionist with a minimum of 1-year veterinary experience preferred
  • Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
  • Highly organized and possess computer skills
  • Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Pay range: $20-$27/hr

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 pre-employment screening.

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

New York City Veterinary Group is one of the city’s oldest and most trusted veterinary practices, with roots dating back to 1948 at our East Side Animal Hospital location. From our beginnings in Midtown Manhattan to our expansion into Long Island City, we’ve built a reputation for compassionate, high-quality care and strong community connections.

Our veterinarians focus on preventative care to help pets live longer, healthier lives. We offer a full range of services, including wellness exams, vaccine planning, dental care, weight management, chronic disease support, and grooming.

With decades of experience and a commitment to personalized care, New York City Veterinary Group is proud to support pets and their families every step of the way.

Hospital locations The Veterinarians at Court Square East Side Animal Hospital LIC Veterinary Center

Hours of Operation Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Visit our website to learn more: NYC Vet Group

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