Veterinary Receptionist Job Description

A veterinary receptionist is someone who answers the phones and greets clients and patients.

A veterinary receptionist may also screen phone calls, schedule appointments, and handle billing and bookkeeping.

Veterinary receptionists have a wide variety of duties, but their primary work is reception.

The receptionist is the first person to greet a caller and may provide information about office hours, directions to the facility, and directions to the office.

The receptionist may also screen phone calls, schedule appointments, and handle billing and bookkeeping.

Veterinary receptionists receive training about proper telephone etiquette and handling client questions.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Veterinary Receptionist to join our team! We’re a busy animal hospital and we’re looking for someone who loves animals and is great with people. The ideal candidate will be organized, efficient, and have great customer service skills. If you’re interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and cover letter today!

Veterinary Receptionist Duties:

• Manage daily appointments, schedule services, and follow up on referrals
• Answer phones, make appointments, and handle customer inquiries
• Assist in daily office procedures
• Maintain and update client records
• Take inventory and order supplies as necessary
• Maintain a clean, orderly reception area
• Review and respond to emails, voicemails, and text messages
• Conducts background screenings and drug tests
• Promotes a positive, helpful, and professional image to internal and external clients

Veterinary Receptionist Responsibilities:

• Assist the veterinarian with scheduling appointments, prepping patients, and communicating with other hospital staff as needed
• Assist the vet during exams, including drawing blood and performing other procedures, and document all findings in the electronic medical record
• Assure all medical records are legible and filed within the proper locations according to the company’s records retention policy
• Prepare bills and other documents for patient invoicing

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Skills in veterinary medicine, including animal handling, restraint, and protection
• Knowledge of veterinary office procedures
• Knowledge of office equipment, including computers and medical record keeping
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal communication

[Company Name] is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all races, religions, nationalities, genders, and ages. We are especially interested in hearing from veterans and individuals with disabilities.