Client Service Representative

VCA Animal Hospitals • Pearl City, HI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Client Service Representative Front Office Staff Receptionist Location: 98-1254 Kaʻahumanu St, Pearl City, HI 96782 Join our VCA Family & Oahu Veterinary Specialty Center Team! ABOUT US: Opening in 1997 as a small two doctor practice working normal business hours, Family Veterinary Clinic quickly grew to a five doctor practice, opened 7 days a week, 365 days a year as the only clinic on island with overnight emergency veterinary care. VCA acquired us in 2005, turning Family Veterinary Clinic into VCA Family Animal Hospital. We further raised the bar in 2013 with the addition of specialty services and becoming VCA Family & Oahu Veterinary Specialty Center. Today, we are an AAHA-accredited large hybrid hospital with General Practice, 24/7 Emergency and our specialties include Internal Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Critical Care, and Oncology! At VCA Animal Hospitals, we take our mission statement – your pet’s health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal – very seriously. With every opportunity, we aim to exceed each pet owner’s expectations. We’re looking for a personable yet highly professional “service extraordinaire” to join us in delivering our mission to our clients and their pets. As the face of our hospital, the Client Service Representative (CSR) sets the tone for the practice as we build and maintain each customer's trust and confidence in our abilities.

Requirements

• At least one year of proven past experience helping customers
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Compassion for pets and people—as well as awareness and understanding of others’ reactions
• Proven decision-making skills to choose the most appropriate course of action
• The ability to integrate new information into problem-solving
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends and holidays
• The ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and be exposed to hazards associated with pets such as allergies, contagious diseases, noises, odors, bites, scratches, and animal waste

Nice To Haves

• Some veterinary experience desired, but not required

Responsibilities

• Customer service functions, including: greeting visitors, answering telephones, directing clients
• Scheduling and confirming appointments
• Placing outbound calls for follow-ups and reaching out to prospective clients
• Presenting and explaining fees, including processing payments
• Recommending, selecting, and obtaining products and services, including prescriptions
• Answering questions regarding products and services, including educating clients on general animal husbandry and non-medical pet care (i.e. heartworm prevention, housebreaking, and flea & tick control)
• Managing medical records, charts, reports and correspondence
• Hospital maintenance (including removal of animal waste) and ensuring that facility is neat and clean at all times—both inside and outside

Benefits

• We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including, medical/dental/vision and paid vacation (for F/T employees only), 401(k), generous personal pet care discounts and more!
• We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees