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Veterinary Receptionist Job Description Sample Template

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This free Veterinary Receptionist job description sample template can help you attract an innovative and experienced Veterinary Receptionist to your company. We make the hiring process one step easier by giving you a template to simply post to our site. Make sure to add requirements, benefits, and perks specific to the role and your company.

Veterinary Receptionist Job Summary

We are looking for a friendly and organized Veterinary Receptionist to join our animal care team. In this administrative role, you check-in our animal patients, update their records and owner information, schedule appointments, process payments, and encourage retail sales of food, toys, and other items available in our clinic. You may also be asked to help prepare prescriptions or provide home-care instructions to pet owners. Candidates pursuing a career in veterinary medicine or who hold their veterinary technician certification are preferred. Excellent customer service and computer skills are required.

Veterinary Receptionist Duties and Responsibilities

  • Check-in animal patients
  • Gather and certify pet and owner information
  • Maintain records
  • Schedule appointments
  • Process payments
  • Encourage retail sales
  • Prepare prescriptions and explain instructions
  • Perform other administrative tasks as needed

Veterinary Receptionist Requirements and Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Veterinary technician certification or license preferred
  • Experience with AVImark a plus
  • Customer service skills
  • Basic math skills and computer literacy
  • Comfortable working with animals
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