Veterinary Receptionist

4 weeks ago


Lake Country, Canada VCA Full time

Veterinary Reception, Client Care

Tri Lake Animal Hospital and Referral Centre is seeking a full-time customer service-focused Veterinary Receptionist to join our team. This role is responsible for ensuring our clients and their pets feel welcomed, expertly cared for, and appreciated.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Creating a warm and welcoming environment for our patients and pet parents
  • Answering a multi-line phone system and tracking and booking appointments effectively
  • Placing outbound calls to pet parents for follow-up and future appointment bookings
  • Responding and managing email correspondence, including clients, referring veterinarians, and internal office messages
  • Admitting and discharging pet patients
  • Invoicing and billing, including creating estimates and explaining fees, obtaining pet owner confirmation, and processing payments
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Providing excellent customer service skills and a real aptitude for putting people at ease and creating a welcoming environment
  • Strong organizational skills
  • General housekeeping duties, including the cleanliness of the reception area, pet holding areas, and common areas, including the removal of animal waste
  • Willingness to learn more about veterinary services, updated medical office procedures, and assisting the veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments

What VCA Canada Offers

As a Veterinary Receptionist at VCA Canada, you will be part of a caring culture that values wellness and appreciation. You will enjoy competitive wages and benefits, including an employer-matched group RRSP plan, wellness days, sick days, and vacation time, as well as exceptional career development opportunities.

Additionally, you will have access to e-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus, virtual healthcare, and opportunities to give back in your community through VCA initiatives.

Generous personal pet care discounts and extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps are also available.



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