Veterinary Client Service Representative
Department : Receptionists
Employment Type : Full Time
Location : Edenton, North Carolina
Description
About Us
Chowan Animal Hospital has been proudly serving Edenton and the surrounding areas since 1941. We are a full-service veterinary hospital providing medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs and cats. We believe in compassionate, high-quality service — not only for pets, but for their people, too. We have a close-knit, supportive team and are looking for someone who will help our clients and patients feel welcome and cared for.
Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role :
- Greet clients and patients in person with a friendly, professional attitude
- Answer phone calls, return messages, manage emails and direct inquiries appropriately
- Schedule, confirm, and manage appointments and procedures
- Check clients in and out; collect payments; explain invoices; process credit card transactions
- Maintain and update client and patient records accurately and in timely fashion
- Assist with forms, consent, medical history, and new client intake paperwork
- Coordinate with veterinary technicians, assistants, and doctors to ensure smooth flow
- Manage appointment flow; help reduce wait times and maintain client satisfaction
- Provide basic client education (vaccines, prevention, general care) when asked
- Keep the reception area clean and organized; ensure materials / supplies are stocked
- Assist with other clerical tasks as needed (filing, data entry, inventory, end-of-day reconciliation, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or GED requiredPrior experience in customer service; veterinary or medical front desk experience preferredStrong communication skills — both over the phone and in personComfortable multitasking, managing multiple phone lines, and handling a fast-paced environmentComputer literate; ability to learn practice management / appointment / billing softwareCompassionate, patient, and professional demeanor; able to handle distressed or worried clientsAttention to detail; accuracy in record keeping and financial transactionsAbility to work at least some Saturdays (or as needed) and some evening shifts, as required for client care and hospital hoursBenefits
Paid time offHealth insuranceDental InsuranceVision insuranceEmployee discountsFlexible schedules401K with company matchTraining and Career developmentJ-18808-Ljbffr