Veterinary Receptionist - Columbia, MO

Horton Animal Hospital-Northeast is hiring a Veterinary Receptionist!

Position Details

• Role: Veterinary Receptionist
• Status: Part-time
• Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
• Schedule: Afternoon/evenings Monday through Friday with a Saturday rotation

Are you passionate about animal welfare and nurturing the human-animal bond? Do you believe client education is the key to ensuring our pets live happy and healthy lives? Do you love puppy kisses and kitty face nudges? If so, Horton Animal Hospital Northeast is ready to hire a receptionist to join our front desk team. This is a part-time afternoon/evening position. We are specifically seeking availability on Thursdays and Fridays, with a rotating Saturday schedule. Additional availability on other afternoons is a plus, as it helps us cover occasional staffing shortages. A love of animals and a background in customer service are a great fit for this position.

Our Veterinary Receptionists are the face of our practice. This role plays an important part in our community reputation and in supporting our clients and patients by providing great customer service. This is a great opportunity to join an outstanding practice and start or build your career in the veterinary field.

Daily responsibilities include:

• Managing multiple phone lines
• Booking appointments
• Greeting clients.
• Processing payments
• Assist with pet supply purchases
• Update the patient’s charts
• Ensuring that the reception area is clean and comfortable for clients.

Our Veterinary Receptionists bring:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Compassionate communication
• A dedication to teamwork
• Ability to problem solve

We take employee well-being seriously and offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• 529 Savings Plan
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• 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

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

We are known for our Healthy Start Plans, which allow the best beginning for puppies and kittens. We take great pride in working with local rescue groups and have been voted “Best in Columbia” several times. 

Apply today. We look forward to hearing from you!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Horton Animal Hospital-Northeast 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.