Veterinary Receptionist

Alliance Animal Health•Hammond, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hammond Veterinary Services is a full-service state of the art companion animal hospital in Hammond, LA. We pride ourselves in providing top-notch, personalized medical care in an environment that is both welcoming and comfortable! Our hospital is both AAHA Accredited and an A+ Rated Business through the Better Business Bureau. We have the best technology available for our patients and regularly provide wellness and preventative care, sick and urgent pet care, general surgery, dentistry, digital radiology, ultrasound, orthopedic procedures, boarding and more! Our team is reliable, well trained, efficient, and supported and we have great clients who remain loyal through generations. Job duties include, but are not limited to: Maintain the visual appeal or the hospital reception area, greet and welcome clients and patients, answer questions and triage client concerns, answer calls or emails and direct to the appropriate party for resolution, schedule appointments to maximize efficiency and daily flow, check in and check out clients and process payments. Our receptionists offer friendly emotional support in a compassionate and discreet manner during times of need to our clients and must be comfortable with various medical outcomes. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-year veterinary experience required
Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
Highly organized and possess computer skills
Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Liability insurance
401k
401k matching program
Life insurance
Supplemental insurance
HSA
FSA
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation
Sick Time for ALL Employees
Paid Bereavement Program
Paid Parental Leave Program
Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
Career Development Opportunities
Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
Personal Pet Discounts
Holiday Pay
Uniform Allowance
Bonuses