Veterinary Receptionist
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Quality Veterinary Care is a well-established, progressive, fast-paced 4-doctor general small animal practice located in Elmont, NY. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full bodyand dental radiology, and Ultrasonography.Quality Veterinary Care is located in Elmont, NY just outside the bustling New York City center on Long Island. The proximity to the Long Island Railroad allows for easy commute anywhere in the city. Elmont K-6 public schools are almost all A-rated and boast lower student-to-teacher ratios than the average NY public schools, making it an ideal area to raise a family!Job Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To:Maintain the visual appeal of the hospital reception area.Greet and welcome clients and patients.Answer questions and triage client concerns.Answer calls or emails and direct to the appropriate party for resolution.Schedule appointments to maximize efficiency and daily flow.Check in and check out clients and process payments.Offer friendly emotional support in a compassionate and discreet manner during times of need to our clients.Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands-on, interactive training and continuing development.QualificationsExperienced Receptionist with a minimum of 1-year veterinary experience preferred.Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator.Highly organized and possess computer skills.Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS+ Ability to sit or stand and work at a computer for long periods of time.+ Ability to be confident around animals (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.).+ Client needs and work volume may occasionally require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. This position may require special working hours, including working weekends, evenings and/or holidays.+ Must have mental capacity and processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.+ The noise level in the work environment is moderately high. Ear plugs will be available upon request.+ Job requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform required duties while working.+ Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.+ Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate other equipment as required.+ Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.+ Hospital teammates are routinely exposed to a variety of animals that may bite, kick or scratch, and on occasion, may be exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological or zoonotic hazards and/or medication/controlled substances.Additional InformationPay Range: $18.00-$22.00/hrWe Offer Our Staff: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.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.WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.#J-18808-Ljbffr