Part-Time Front Desk Associate

Front Desk Associate

We are seeking an experienced Front Desk Associate to join our team at VCA Animal Hospitals. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we take our mission statement your pet's health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal very seriously. With every opportunity, we aim to exceed each pet owner's expectations. We're looking for a personable yet highly professional "service extraordinaire" to join us in delivering our mission to our clients and their pets.

Why We Need You As the face of VCA, the Front Desk Associate sets the tone for the practice as we build and maintain each customer's trust and confidence in our abilities. The Front Desk Associate is the pivot around which the hospital operates and is responsible for :

• Customer service functions, including : greeting visitors, answering telephones, and guiding clients and their pets to exam rooms.
• Scheduling and confirming appointments.
• Placing outbound calls for follow-ups and reaching out to prospective clients.
• Presenting and explaining fees, including processing payments.
• Recommending, selecting, and obtaining products and services, including prescriptions.
• Answering questions regarding products and services, including educating clients on general animal husbandry and non-medical pet care (i.e., heartworm prevention, housebreaking, and flea & tick control).
• Managing medical records, charts, reports and correspondence.
• Hospital maintenance (including removal of animal waste) and ensuring that facility is neat and clean at all timesboth inside and outside.

Benefits : We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation / sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!