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Hamilton Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Receptionist!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Receptionist
Status: Part-Time
Salary: $18.00–$24.00 per hour, based on skills and experience
Schedule: Two to three 8-hour shifts per week plus Saturday mornings from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; generous PTO; and employee discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for a Veterinary Receptionist Role Where Teamwork and Compassion Matter?

Hamilton Veterinary Hospital is currently looking for a part-time Veterinary Receptionist to join our team! Our mission is to care for our clients’ pets as though they were our own, and our front desk team plays a vital role in creating a compassionate and welcoming experience for every client and patient who walks through our doors.

We are proud of our positive, team-oriented culture — in fact, most of our staff members have been with us for over eight years. If you enjoy client communication, appointment coordination, multitasking, and helping pets and people alike, we’d love to meet you.

Why Our Veterinary Receptionists Love Hamilton Veterinary Hospital

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Long-term staff and positive clinic culture
• Flexible part-time scheduling
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients and patients
• Ability to make a real difference in the lives of pets and their families

What You’ll Do

• Provide exceptional customer service in person, over the phone, and during high-stress situations
• Manage lobby flow, schedule appointments, and assist with client concerns
• Help handle basic medical emergencies for pets and owners while ensuring safety and calm communication
• Assist clients with medication pickups, service questions, and product information
• Input and manage data within practice management software, including billing and accounts
• Process retail sales, faxes, and medical records
• Reconcile the cash drawer and complete end-of-day financial duties accurately

What Our Veterinary Receptionists Bring

• At least 1 year of experience in veterinary medicine
• High school diploma or GED
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking abilities
• Ability to perform cashier duties accurately and efficiently
• Comfort working in a fast-paced veterinary environment
• Ability to stand, walk, and work at a workstation for extended periods as needed
• Experience with Avimark is preferred but not required
• 2+ years of veterinary experience preferred

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• A welcoming and team-focused workplace culture
• Support from an experienced and long-term veterinary team
• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
• Opportunities to continue growing your veterinary career
• A chance to make a meaningful impact for pets and their people every day

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

Think you’re the Veterinary Receptionist we’ve been searching for? Join Hamilton Veterinary Hospital and help us continue providing exceptional care and service to pets and the people who love them.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Hamilton Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.