Oneonta Veterinary Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Receptionist!
Position Details
- Role: Veterinary Receptionist
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: Starting at $17.00 - $18:00 per hour based on experience
- Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 8 am - 7 pm. No weekends or holiday hours!
Oneonta Veterinary Hospital is growing, and we’re ready to welcome a full-time Veterinary Receptionist to our amazing team!
If you love animals, people, and the buzz of a busy, supportive environment, this could be the perfect fit. We value dedication to patient care and client service, a healthy work-life balance, and showing up as your awesome self. Our culture is rooted in kindness, teamwork, and continuous growth—and we’re excited to find someone who shares those same values.
Why Our Veterinary Receptionists Love Oneonta Veterinary Hospital
At Oneonta Veterinary Hospital, we believe that a happy team means happy clients and patients. You’ll love working here if you enjoy:
- Being part of a welcoming, upbeat team that truly supports one another
- Building relationships with clients and their pets over time
- Learning new things every day in a fun, fast-paced environment
- Sharing ideas, laughter, and the occasional ice cream party or coffee run
- Knowing that what you do each day truly makes a difference
- Consistent scheduling with no weekends or holiday hours
- Leadership that listens and invests in your development
- Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways
What Our Veterinary Receptionists Bring
We’re looking for someone who’s professional, compassionate, and loves helping people and pets. You’ll bring:
- A friendly, empathetic attitude and strong communication skills
- Excellent multitasking and organizational abilities
- The ability to stay calm and positive during busy times
- A willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
- A collaborative spirit and genuine enthusiasm for veterinary care
- A commitment to compassionate medicine and a great client experience
- Previous experience in a veterinary or medical setting (preferred, not required)
What You’ll Do
As the friendly face and helpful voice of our hospital, you’ll play a vital role in creating a positive experience for clients and their pets. You’ll:
- Let your passion for excellent patient care shine — every day
- Greet clients warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out process
- Answer phones, schedule appointments, and manage client communications
- Handle payments and accurately update client and patient records
- Provide clear, empathetic communication to clients about their pets’ care
- Support the veterinary team by keeping workflows efficient and organized
- Maintain a clean, welcoming front desk and lobby environment
- Assist with other administrative or client service tasks as needed
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
Join Our Team!
If you’re ready to join a team that values your contributions, celebrates your individuality, and supports your growth, apply today! We can’t wait to welcome you to the Oneonta Veterinary Hospital family.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Oneonta Veterinary 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.
