Veterinary Receptionist (PT)

Southern Veterinary Partners • Braselton, GA

164d • $13 - $14

About The Position

Best Friend Veterinary Hospital is a full-service animal hospital located in Braselton, Georgia. We welcome both emergency treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. Our Veterinarians have years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care. Beyond first-rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable, kid-friendly, and calm, so your pet can relax in the waiting room and look forward to their visit with us. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate 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.

Benefits

• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
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• A large network of over 5,000 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services