Veterinary Receptionist

Job Description

Overview

Betty Baugh’s Animal Clinic is located in Richmond, VA. We are an AAHA accredited hospital providing veterinary care to dogs, cats, and pocket pets. We are a full-service veterinary hospital that offers pet wellness, holistic veterinary services, surgery, advanced testing and diagnostics, and boarding to serve the needs of pets and their owners in Richmond, Virginia. Our facility is equipped to provide accurate diagnosis and comprehensive care for vaccinations, wellness exams, and nutritional counselling, as well as emergency care, critical care, treatments for health problems, and pet surgeries. Additionally, we offer pet acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine to help treat specific ailments and issues in pets. Here at Betty Baugh’s we were proudly named one of the Best Veterinarians in Richmond and Best Animal Hospital in Richmond in Style Weekly’s Best of Richmond! If you are a passionate and caring team player please apply today!

As a Receptionist you will:

  • Receive and place calls to clients for the purpose of scheduling.
  • Prioritize multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner.
  • Maintain proper documentation through client and pet records, i.e. referral documentation, previous medical history received, etc.
  • Assist all clients by providing necessary instructions, information and invoices, dispense prescription items per the veterinarian’s instructions, and schedule all future appointments.
  • Utilize hospital computer systems to document medical records and communicate with clients and teammates.
  • Manage the financial needs of the hospital by maintaining accurate balances through collection of client transactions, following all cash and credit card handling procedures, and following proper opening and closing procedures.
  • Excellent customer service skills and an exceptional level of communication in a professional manner.
  • Advocate for pets through client education on preventative care, pet health needs, treatment recommendations and all other hospital services/procedures.
  • Maintain a positive attitude in all interactions with clients, pets and other teammates.
  • Demonstrate ability to show empathy toward clients and treat pets with compassion and respect.

Responsibilities / Qualifications

  • Utilizing standard office/business equipment.
  • Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
  • Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts.
  • Experience with veterinary software is preferred.
  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
  • Possession of organizational skills.
  • Critical thinking – Understanding logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, good judgment and ability to manage stressful situations.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Short Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) – for eligible positions only
  • SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
  • Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
  • Discounted Veterinary Care
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • A large network of over 2,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
  • Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!

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Job Details

Employment Type:
Full-time
Position Type:
Other
Earliest Start Date:
16-Apr-2021
Modified
16-Apr-2021

Job Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States

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