Overview: Argyle Veterinary Hospital is a full-service animal hospital that offers comprehensive medical services for dogs, cats and horses in Argyle and the surrounding Denton County area.
For dogs and cats, we offer a range of routine and emergency medical, surgical, and dental care.
Our veterinary services for horses include 24/7 emergency callouts, dental care, IRAP therapy and much more.
Here at Argyle Veterinary Hospital, we are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly and compassionate service.
Responsibilities: Position Overview: The Receptionist supports and adds value to an efficient organization dedicated to quality care and exceptional service.
You will perform a variety of clerical and customer service work in providing support to the hospital, and to clients during often high stress situations.Tasks include: Coordinate the flow of pets and owners in the lobby; placates owners distressed by long waits, scheduling glitches, and other problems.Identify potential emergencies in person, and over the phone, and schedule those appointments appropriately.
Organize and process all payment plans, billing statements, and collections.
Perform cashiering duties; process refunds, returns and credits as needed.Responds to inquiries about the range of services the practice provides and the species it treats; refer to appropriate department/staff member as needed.Input data to practice management software to check pets in; make simple postings to accounts; compile data for various reports.Receive and distribute incoming mail; and process outgoing mail.Coordinate and schedule appointments; provide clients with appointment reminders and any special instructions; call clients whose pets have overdue treatments.Respond to client emails; type and edit a variety of correspondence, and process faxes.
Able to learn basic veterinary medicine terminology.Become familiar with retail products, medications, vaccinations, routine testing, and heartworm and flea preventatives and be able to confidently discuss with clients.Use Windows based computer systems, word processing, email, web search and other skills needed to effectively use software.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:High school diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education, and/or experience.Knowledge of clerical procedures such as alphabetizing files and records.Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holiday.Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking.Some moderately physically demanding work, involving lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.
How to Apply: If you are interested in working in a fast paced environment at a job that takes care of pets and their owners, please apply today.
We look forward to speaking with you Please apply online through PetVetCareers.com