Experienced Veterinary Receptionist

Inwood Animal Clinic

Experienced Veterinary Receptionist

New York, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    We are seeking a compassionate and dependable team member for a hybrid Veterinary Receptionist / Veterinary Assistant role. This position is primarily front-desk focused, with opportunities to support the medical team through light clinical duties.

    This is a great fit for someone who enjoys working directly with clients while also being involved in patient care behind the scenes.

    Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    Reception Duties (Primary Focus):

    • Greet clients and patients warmly and professionally

    • Answer phone calls and emails, triage client concerns, and direct communication appropriately

    • Schedule appointments to support an efficient and smooth daily workflow

    • Manage check-in and check-out processes, including processing payments

    • Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area

    • Provide compassionate and discreet emotional support to clients during a variety of medical situations

    Veterinary Assistant Support (Secondary Responsibilities):

    • Assist with exam room setup and turnover

    • Prepare and organize medications as directed by the veterinary team

    • Restrain pets safely for exams or procedures when needed

    • Support the team with basic patient care and hospital flow

    Whether you’re looking to grow your skills at the front desk or expand your clinical knowledge, we provide hands-on and virtual training opportunities to support your development.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    _ We’re looking for:_

    • Experience as a Veterinary Receptionist and/or Veterinary Assistant (minimum of 1 year veterinary experience preferred)

    • Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred

    • Compassionate, calm, and team-oriented with strong communication skills

    • Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment

    • Comfortable supporting both client-facing and clinical tasks

    • Self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow within the veterinary field

    Additional Information

    Pay range: $18–$22 per hour, depending on experience

    ** We offer our staff:**

    • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
    • Paid Bereavement Program
    • Paid Parental Leave Program
    • Competitive Compensation
    • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
    • Tuition Assistance Program
    • Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
    • Career Development Opportunities
    • Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
    • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
    • *Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

    *Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

    **For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visithttps://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/. **