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Veterinary Receptionist
Southampton, NY. Posted 16 days ago
The role
This person will greet and check in clients and patients at the front desk. They will manage telephone systems, process payments, and support clinical staff to ensure efficient daily operations.
What you will do
- Greet and check in clients and patients at the front desk
- Collect intake information and confirm appointment details
- Answer and manage a multi-line telephone system
- Perform client check-out including payment processing and scheduling
- Provide customer service to clients experiencing anxiety or distress
- Perform accurate data entry and maintain organized records
- Communicate effectively with clinical staff
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception and waiting area
Required qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a front desk, receptionist, or customer service role in a medical, dental, urgent care, veterinary, or high-volume service environment
- Proven customer service skills with strong verbal and written communication, including active listening and conflict resolution
- Experience with appointment scheduling, multi-line phone systems, data entry, and payment processing or point-of-sale (POS)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Comfortable learning new software and workflows
- Reliable, punctual, and professional
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Genuine affinity for animals and comfort working in a clinical setting
Nice to have
- Experience in a veterinary clinic, animal care facility, or medical office
- Familiarity with veterinary or medical terminology
- PIMS software experience (Cornerstone, Avimark, ImproMed, eVetPractice, or ezyVet)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off for full-time employees
- 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- Structured onboarding and mentorship
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee pet discount
About the company
Olde Towne Animal Hospital offers families a convenient and skilled environment in which their care is a top priority. Their goal is to create healthier and happier families through state-of-the-art technology and brand-new facilities.