Veterinary Receptionist - Olympia WA

Steamboat Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Receptionist!

Position Details

• Role: Veterinary Receptionist
• Status: Part-time
• Salary: $17.50 - $18.00 per hour 
• Schedule: Monday 9am - 6pm, Thursday 12pm - 5pm, Friday 9am - 5pm with opportunities for additional hours based on hospital needs

Do you love being the friendly face that welcomes both pets and their people?  Are you passionate about animal welfare, client education, and building lasting relationships with clients and their furry companions? Do you secretly (or not so secretly) love puppy kisses and kitty face nudges? If so, Steamboat Animal Hospital wants YOU on our team!

Why Our Veterinary Receptionists Love Steamboat Animal Hospital

Steamboat Animal Hospital is a team-oriented, 6-doctor practice dedicated to providing exceptional veterinary care and an outstanding client experience.  At Steamboat Animal Hospital, we foster a supportive, fun environment that encourages camaraderie, learning, and professional growth. We live by a “Better Together” philosophy—because we know we’re at our best when we celebrate and support each other. Most people call us Steamboat Animal Hospital, but our team calls us the best work family they’ve ever had.

What You'll Bring as a Veterinary Receptionist

• Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
• Reliability and professionalism in a fast-paced setting

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Previous experience in veterinary or medical reception/customer service

• Excellent communication and multitasking skills

• A positive attitude and passion for teamwork

• Knowledge of veterinary terminology and abbreviations is a plus!

What You’ll Do

• Let your passion for excellent patient care shine — every day
• Communicate with warmth, clarity, and confidence

• Greet clients with warmth and positivity (two-legged and four-legged alike!)

• Answer phones, take messages, and assist clients with basic questions

• Provide information about our services and help clients choose the best options for their pets

• Recognize and prioritize urgent cases; alert medical staff when needed

• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records

• Handle invoicing, payments, and daily deposits

• Promote a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area

• Stay familiar with infectious and zoonotic diseases to ensure a safe environment for all

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• Flexibility that supports real work–life balance
• A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness
• Mentoring, growth, and frequent “thanks” — plus coffee runs, ice-cream breaks, and lunch on us

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Ready to join a team that values kindness, teamwork, and wagging tails as much as you do?  Apply today and become part of the Steamboat family!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Steamboat Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.