West Lake Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Receptionist!
Position Details
- Role: Veterinary Receptionist
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
- Schedule: Monday through Thursday; 7am - 5:30pm
Love helping people and their pets? We want to meet you! West Lake Animal Hospital is looking for a warm, organized, and dependable team member who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings genuine compassion to every interaction.
We’re a busy, full-service animal hospital that takes pride in providing outstanding care and exceptional client service — and we know that starts with a great front-desk team! If you’re friendly, adaptable, and love both pets and people, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Why Our Veterinary Receptionists Love West Lake Animal Hospital
- Consistent scheduling with no nights or weekend hours
- Team-first culture that’s supportive, fun, and big on growth
- Leadership that listens and invests in your development
- Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways
4-day work week (Monday–Thursday)
No weekends, holidays, or late nights!
What Our Veterinary Receptionists Bring
- Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
- A love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
- Commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience
Excellent customer service skills with a calm, professional demeanor
Ability to multitask, stay organized, and keep cool during busy or stressful times
Team-oriented mindset with the confidence to work independently when needed
Compassion and empathy for pets and their owners
Basic knowledge of animal health, wellness, and routine veterinary procedures
What You’ll Do
- Let your passion for excellent patient care shine — every day
- Communicate with warmth, clarity, and confidence
- Support teammates and welcome learning (yours and theirs)
- Celebrate the moments that matter — birthdays, babies, anniversaries
- Listen like a pro while clients tell you why their pet is the G.O.A.T.
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
If you’re ready to join a compassionate, close-knit team that values both quality care and work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at West Lake 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.
