Veterinary Receptionist

Description

Veterinary Receptionist:
Turn your love of animals and skill with people into a great career.

Woodinville Veterinary Hospital is an established hospital in Seattle, WA and part of the Cara Network of Neighborhood Veterinary Practices. We’re well known for the dedicated care we give our community’s animal family members, and as one of Cara’s 10 hospital locations, we’re also known as an exceptional place to work.

In real world talk, that means you’ll get the training and support you need to do your job well. Plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and advance. Acknowledgement and rewards for those who go the extra mile for our clients and their pets.

Our Offer

• Highly competitive salary range of $22.00-$24.00 per hour
• Medical, vision, & dental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO), up to 80 hours + 10 hours birthday PTO
• Up to 6 paid floating holidays per year
• 401k + 4% employer match
• Employee pet care discount for up to four personal pets
• Uniform allowance
• Professional Development (CE) reimbursement, up to $500 each year
• Incentive Bonus Program with potential quarterly earnings of up to $700
• Veterinary Medical Clerk License application and renewal paid for
• Regular reviews and feedback

What We’re Looking For

We want to provide clients and their pets with the kind of exceptional care and service they cannot get anywhere else—so it’s important that you’re as good with people as you are with pets. This means you should be someone who:

• has demonstrable customer service skills
• minimum 1 year of veterinary receptionist experience required
• enjoys educating and connecting with people
• communicates effectively
• is reliable and trustworthy
• shows adaptability and resilience
• has an interest in community outreach or marketing

Location

Twenty miles northeast of Seattle, Woodinville is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sammamish Valley. It is inclusive and rich in culture with rural roots—many feel it’s one of the best places to live in the state. Just far enough from the crush of the big city, Woodinville offers its own incredible restaurants and cafes, world-class wineries and microbreweries, and a wide range of activities including skiing, kayaking, hiking, camping and more.

Is That You?

Please apply with a fully updated resume.

Woodinville Veterinary Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Put pets first. Our first priority is always with the health, happiness, and comfort of our patients. We have designed the Cara experience with the animal perspective in mind. And our care advice is based only on what is best for the pet.

Trust the parent. We believe that caring for an animal is a partnership built on mutual trust and humility. We trust parents to make the right decisions for themselves and their pets and invite them to actively participate in care alongside us.

Authentically human. Caring for a pet involves the full spectrum of emotions, from joy to grief. We must lean into openness, empathy, and compassionate listening. We know when to be fun, and when to be serious. At all times, we foster supportive, positive, and authentically human hospital culture.

Good neighbors
. Although our business is growing, we retain the attitude and spirit of a neighborhood vet. We welcome people in. We get to know our clients  families and are proud to play an active role in our local communities.

Shake things up
. We are always looking for a better way. In an industry that hasn t seen a lot of innovation, we are experimenting with new ways of delivering care, delighting customers, providing unexpectedly human (and animal) touches, and infusing our hospitals with fresh ideas.

Requirements

Summary of Job Purpose and Function

As a Veterinary Receptionist, your primary role is to be the welcoming face and voice of our practice. You will greet clients with warmth and empathy, assist with various client needs, and ensure efficient phone management. Your responsibilities also include appointment scheduling, maintaining medical records, housekeeping, managing correspondence, and…