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Front Desk Receptionist

Nicholasville Road Animal Hospital

Front Desk Receptionist

Lexington, KY
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits/Perks

    Competitive Compensation

    Interact with Pets

    Uniforms provided

    Employee discount for own pets

    Simple IRA plan

    PTO - 2 weeks paid per year

    Paid holidays

    Health insurance - 80% company paid

    Job Summary This job is a combination of two essential positions at our clinic. Fifty percent of the time, this person will perform veterinary assistant duties which include assisting the veterinarians with performing routine in-house lab work, monitoring hospitalized pets, educating clients regarding veterinary care and procedures, preparing prescriptions and maintaining inventory. For the other fifty percent, this person will fill the role as the Front Desk Receptionist. As the Front Desk Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our clients. You will greet pet owners and check in pets, schedule appointments, process payments, and generally ensure that our clinic is a welcoming place. This is a very fast-paced environment.

    Responsibilities

    Interview pet owners to obtain a patient history

    Take vital signs and acquire blood samples

    Administer medications and provide at-home dosage instructions for clients

    Keep accurate patient records

    Greet owners as they arrive

    Check-in animal patients for their appointments

    Collect and confirm pet and owner information

    Answer phones

    Schedule, confirm, and cancel appointments

    Process payments

    Other administrative duties, as assigned

    Qualifications

    Excellent customer service skills

    Effective communication with clients and coworkers

    Comfortable working with a variety of animals

    Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills