Veterinary Receptionist

River City Veterinary Hospital is a seven-doctor small animal practice with pet resort in Meridian, Idaho, just outside of Boise.

We have a highly trained, well-utilized support staff with many credentialed technicians. Our work culture is respectful, positive, and very fun.

We have 8 exam rooms, 3 treatment rooms, an ultrasound suite, a surgical suite, and a dental suite with two tables.

Our services are comprehensive and modern, designed to support every need that arises for our clients throughout their lifetime.

Whether it's a routine checkup, an advanced diagnostic test, life-saving surgery, or a simple grooming session, we've got it covered.

We care so much about making sure cats receive the medical attention they need and deserve that we've become a 'Certified Cat Friendly Practice'.

We are also an AAHA certified hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and place calls to clients for the purpose of scheduling.
• Prioritize multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner.
• Maintain proper documentation through client and pet records.
• Assist all clients by providing necessary instructions, information, and invoices.
• Dispense prescription items per the veterinarian's instructions.
• Schedule all future appointments.
• Utilize hospital computer systems to document medical records and communicate with clients and teammates.
• Manage the financial needs of the hospital.
• Provide excellent customer service skills and communicate in a professional manner.
• Advocate for pets through client education on preventative care, pet health needs, treatment recommendations, and all other hospital services/procedures.
• Maintain a positive attitude in all interactions with clients, pets, and other teammates.
• Demonstrate ability to show empathy toward clients and treat pets with compassion and respect.
• Utilize standard office/business equipment.
• Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
• Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts.
• Experience with veterinary software is preferred.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
• Possession of organizational skills.
• Critical thinking - Understanding logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

What We Offer:

• Pay range of $12.35-$20.90/hour based on experience.
• Discounted Veterinary Care.
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs.
• Teladoc.
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth.
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people.

About Us:

Our team's continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide.

The organization's success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek's 'Most Loved Workplaces' list in 2022.

Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000's List of 'Fastest Growing Companies in America' (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's 'FastTrack 30' of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).