Veterinary Receptionist - Middleport, NY

Ridge Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Receptionist!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Receptionist
Status: Part-time
Salary: $18.50 per hour; compensation may be negotiable based on credentials and experience
Schedule: Flexible part-time schedule with rotating Saturday morning shifts required

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; generous PTO; and employee discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for a Veterinary Receptionist Role Where You Can Make a Great First Impression?

Ridge Animal Hospital is looking to add a part-time Veterinary Receptionist to our front desk team. Our Veterinary Receptionists are the face of our practice and play an important role in supporting our hospital’s reputation, clients, patients, and team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves animals, enjoys helping people, and wants to start or build a career in the veterinary field. A customer service background is a helpful fit, and we’re looking for someone who brings warmth, dependability, and strong communication skills to every client interaction.

Why Our Veterinary Receptionists Love Ridge Animal Hospital

• Flexible part-time scheduling
• Supportive and family-friendly hospital atmosphere
• Opportunity to grow within the veterinary field
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Employee discounts on pet services, products, and food
• A team that values client service, patient care, and employee well-being

What You’ll Do

• Manage multiple phone lines with professionalism and care
• Book appointments and support daily hospital scheduling
• Greet clients and patients warmly as they arrive
• Process payments accurately and efficiently
• Maintain a clean, comfortable, and welcoming reception area
• Support clients and patients by providing excellent customer service
• Communicate clearly with the veterinary team to help keep the day running smoothly

What Our Veterinary Receptionists Bring

• A love of animals and compassion for their people
• Customer service experience preferred
• Friendly, reliable, and professional demeanor
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Ability to stay organized in a busy front desk environment
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Team-focused mindset and desire to support coworkers

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• A welcoming practice where your role makes a real impact
• A supportive team that values your contributions
• Opportunities to build confidence and grow your veterinary career
• A workplace culture focused on kindness, service, and teamwork
• A chance to help pets and their families feel cared for from the moment they arrive

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)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• 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!

Do you think you’re the Veterinary Receptionist we’ve been looking for? Apply today so we can meet you!

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values of Ridge 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.