Veterinary Receptionist (Care Coordinator) - Arkansas Veterinary Emergency & Specialists
PetVet Care Centers · Little Rock, AR · 2 mo ago
HealthcarePart-time
Position Overview
Key Responsibilities
- We offer shift differentials for overnights and weekends.
- Cook up the flow of pets and owners in the lobby; communicate with owners about wait times, scheduling glitches, and other problems.
- Identify potential emergencies in person, and over the phone, and schedule those appointments appropriately.
- Organize and process all payment plans, billing statements, and collections.
- Perform cashiering duties; process refunds, returns and credits as needed.
- Respond to inquiries about the range of services the practice provides and the species it treats.
- Input data to practice management software to check pets in; make simple postings to accounts; compile data for various reports.
- Receive and distribute incoming mail; and process outgoing mail.
- Cook up and schedule appointments; provide clients with any special instructions; call clients whose pets have medications to be picked up, or updates on current invoice amounts or deposits needed.
- Respond to client emails; type and edit various correspondence, and process faxes.
- Able to learn basic veterinary medicine terminology.
- Become familiar with common emergencies and be able to confidently discuss with clients.
- Use Windows based computer systems, word processing, email, web search and other skills needed to effectively perform job responsibilities.
Qualifications (Required)
- A high school diploma or GED required, or equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience
- Veterinary or medical reception experience
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
- 2 years of veterinary experience
Schedule
- 12-hour shifts either Friday, Saturday & Sunday or Friday, Saturday & Monday
- Night shift, Holidays, Overtime
- Part-time or PRN candidates will be considered
What We Offer
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
- 401(k) with discretionary contribution
- Team Member Pet Discounts
- Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
- CE stipends and career development resources
- Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
- Local hospital culture backed by national resources
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
- 401(k) with discretionary contribution
- Team Member Pet Discounts
- Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
- CE stipends and career development resources
- Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
About the Role
We care for pets. We care for you.
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