Veterinary Receptionist

Seeking an independent, compassionate Customer Service Representative to join our team!

Why Caring Hands Animal Hospital Clarendon in Arlington, VA?

Caring Hands Animal Hospitals are large, well-equipped, AAHA-accredited facilities. We offer convenient hours six days a week and have an open-door policy to provide excellent service to our clients.

Our full-service hospitals offer state of the art care for our patients including computerized patient records, digital radiography, and in-house laboratory.

Our Commitment to Diversity : We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

Veterinary Receptionist (CCS) Qualifications / Requirements

The primary role of all Caring Hands Animal Hospital employees is to ensure that our clients and patients experience top-notch customer service and excellent patient care.

Specific responsibilities of the Veterinary Receptionist include :

• Strong Customer Service skills. Ability to effectively communicate and educate clients.
• Be proficient in a variety of administrative skills and techniques ranging from but not limited to : data entry, filing, faxing, emails, use of office equipment, etc.
• Operate a high volume multi-line phone system, make and receive calls.
• Ability to maintain the appointment schedule. Scheduling appointments (exams, surgical procedures, etc.), monitoring for changes and adjust as needed
• Knowledgeable of small animal practice include wellness, vaccine schedules, preventative medications and routine lab work
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar and terms
• Greeting guests and appointment check in / out.
• Ability to process client transactions and assist in accounting of cash drawer; run end-of-day transaction reports
• Maintain a clean and orderly facility.

Qualified applicants will have the following traits & abilities :

• Previous relevant experience desirable
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Excellent communication skills, and teamwork abilities. Must be motivated to maintain our standards of excellent client services and high-quality patient care.

Be a team player with exceptional client service and communication skills, attention to detail with a positive and compassionate attitude

Strong computer skills. To perform this job successfully it will be necessary to become proficient in the use of the practice management software (AviMark).

Benefits : We’re dedicated to your well-being and offer a comprehensive package and professional development opportunities to support your work and home life. These include :

• Competitive salary of $16.00-$23.00 dependent on experience and skills.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents
• Paid time off for full-time employees
• 401(k) plan
• Continuing education allowance for licensed technicians
• Guardian voluntary benefits
30+ days ago