Part-Time Veterinary Receptionist

Alliance Animal Health • Huntsville, AL

2d • $15 - $16

About The Position

McCurdy Animal Hospital is hiring a part-time Veterinary Receptionist for its Huntsville, Alabama practice. The receptionist supports the hospital’s front desk by welcoming clients and patients, communicating with clients, coordinating appointments, and handling check-in, check-out, and payments. The role also includes offering compassionate, discreet emotional support to clients during difficult times and being comfortable with a range of medical outcomes. Daytime availability is required, with an approximately 15–20-hour workweek. The position pays $15–$16 per hour, based on experience.

The hospital offers virtual and hands-on interactive training and continuing development. The position may involve exposure to unpleasant odors and noises, animal bites and scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases.

Requirements

• Compassionate, calm, and a team player.
• Able to multitask and communicate effectively.
• Highly organized and possess computer skills.
• A self-starter with a desire to continue advancing knowledge and skills.
• Daytime availability.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience; the position is entry-level and experience 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, directing them to the appropriate party for resolution.
• Schedule appointments to maximize efficiency and daily flow.
• Check clients in and out and process payments.
• Provide friendly, compassionate, and discreet emotional support to clients during times of need.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Liability insurance.
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching program.
• 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 any AVMA-accredited Veterinary Technology Program.
• Career development opportunities.
• Referral bonus program for most positions.
• Additional benefits may be available, such as 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