Veterinary Receptionist, Stittsville Small Animal Clinic
Job Description
Client Care, Front Desk Location: Stittsville, ON Employment Type: Full Time Job Status: Existing Compensation: $17.85 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience and skills
Overview
Stittsville Small Animal Hospital is currently welcoming a Veterinary Receptionist to join our team. This is an exceptional full-time opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic individual to join us in a very important support role for the entire hospital. In this role, you will help our clients and their pets feel welcomed and appreciated!
Responsibilities
- Create a warm and welcoming environment for our patients and pet parents
- Answer the multi-line phone system and track and book appointments effectively
- Place outbound calls to pet parents for follow-up and future appointment bookings; scheduling appointments
- Respond to and manage email correspondence; clients, referring veterinarians & internal office messages
- Admitting and discharging pet patients
- Invoicing/billing; creating estimates, obtaining pet owner confirmation and processing payments
- Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting people at ease and creating a welcoming environment
- General housekeeping duties; cleanliness of reception area, pet holding areas and common areas
- Willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services, updated medical office procedures and assisting the Veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments
- Previous customer service or front desk experience in hospitality is an asset!
- No experience with animals, no problem, so long as you love pets!
What VCA Canada Offers
Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture you can thrive in: We have the right fit for you!
- RRSP Employer 5% Group Match Program!
- A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
- Competitive wages and health/dental benefits!
- Annual uniform allowance
- Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
- Referral Bonus Rewards
- Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
- Generous personal pet care discounts
- And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
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Equal Opportunity Employer
VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.
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