Part-Time Veterinary Receptionist

McCurdy Animal Hospital • Huntsville, AL

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About The Position

McCurdy Animal Hospital is a well-established veterinary practice in Huntsville, Alabama, providing services including wellness care, dentistry, surgery, grooming, and overnight boarding. The hospital uses modern veterinary technology and diagnostic equipment. The Veterinary Receptionist welcomes clients and patients, handles communications and appointment scheduling, processes check-ins, check-outs, and payments, and provides compassionate support to clients. This is an entry-level, part-time position scheduled for approximately 15–20 hours per week, with daytime availability required. Pay is $15–$16 per hour, based on experience. Training and continuing-development opportunities are available.

Requirements

• Compassionate, calm, team-oriented, able to multitask, and a strong communicator.
• Highly organized and possess computer skills.
• Self-starter with a desire to continue advancing knowledge and skills.
• Comfortable with various medical outcomes.
• Able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises and potential exposure to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.
• Daytime availability required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the visual appeal of the hospital reception area.
• Greet and welcome clients and patients.
• Answer questions and triage client concerns.
• Answer calls and emails and direct them to the appropriate party for resolution.
• Schedule appointments to maximize efficiency and daily flow.
• Check clients in and out and process payments.
• Offer clients friendly emotional support in a compassionate and discreet manner during times of need.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Liability insurance
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Life and supplemental insurance
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation and sick time for all employees
• Paid bereavement program
• Paid parental leave program
• Continuing education allowance for licensed, registered, or certified roles
• Tuition reimbursement for an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program
• Career development opportunities
• Referral bonus program for most positions
• Additional benefits may include personal pet discounts, holiday pay, uniform allowance, and bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed