Veterinary Client Patient Liaison, Surgery

Client Patient Liaison - Advanced Veterinary Specialists

Compensation range :   $21 - $25 hourly.

Advanced Veterinary Specialists (AVS) in Santa Barbara is a premier 24-hour specialty and emergency veterinary hospital dedicated to providing exceptional care to pets in need. Our state-of-the-art facility offers comprehensive services, including emergency care, internal medicine, surgery, oncology, and critical care, supported by a team of board-certified specialists and highly skilled veterinary professionals. We pride ourselves on fostering a compassionate, collaborative environment where pets receive the best possible care.

Position Overview :

As the Client Patient Liaison for our Surgery Department, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring a smooth and supportive experience for both clients and staff. You’ll be the central point of contact for pet owners—helping them navigate scheduling, communication, and billing—while collaborating closely with our clinical team to ensure continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities :

Scheduling & Coordination : Manage surgery consultations and follow-up appointments, ensuring efficiency and excellent client experience.

Client Communication : Serve as the primary liaison for incoming calls and messages related to surgical patients. Provide timely, compassionate, and informative responses to client inquiries.

Billing Support : Assist clients with estimates, billing questions, and insurance-related documentation. Partner with the billing team to resolve concerns quickly and clearly.

Record Management : Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all communications, appointments, and financial interactions.

Team Collaboration : Work closely with surgeons, technicians, and support staff to keep the surgery department organized, informed, and running smoothly.

Customer Service : Deliver exceptional, empathetic service to every client, every time—supporting pet owners through the surgical process with care and professionalism.

What You Bring :

• Prior experience in a veterinary, medical, or client-facing service environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Familiarity with veterinary scheduling and medical records systems (preferred)
• A proactive, compassionate, and detail-oriented mindset

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Benefits :

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need. PM19

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Compensation details : 21-25 Hourly Wage

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