Veterinary Receptionist

Who YOU Are :

• Has a love for animals and their people!
• An Ambitious, Dedicated, Energetic, Funny, Happy, Helpful, Honest, and Outgoing person!
• Enjoys a fast-paced work environment and going the extra mile!
• Someone who is willing to jump in and help a client, tag team duties with co-workers, and has great communication skills!

Who WE Are :

Southside Animal Hospital and Wellness Center in South Anchorage is a team of 3 stand out Veterinarians, 8 support staff, and YOU! We are a professional family, working together to provide compassionate veterinary care to animals and great service to our clients.

Did You Know?

• We treat dogs, cats AND ferrets
• We have a Canine Rehabilitation area complete with Therapy Laser and an Underwater Treadmill
• We have been serving the Anchorage and surrounding communities since 1996

More About the Position :

Hours Worked : This position is a year round, 40 hours per week position and a Flexible Work Plan is available. Shifts can be anytime during the hours of Monday - Friday from 6 : 45am - 6 : 15pm and rotating Saturday shifts from 7 : 45am - 12 : 30pm, closed Sunday.

Hours of operation may vary and flexibility to work any shift is a must.

Skills and Experience :

• Excellent telephone etiquette and communication skills
• Values teamwork and accepts coaching / feedback
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately in a fast-paced environment
• One year or more of customer service in a professional office setting is preferred
• Prior veterinary hospital experience and experience with Cornerstone software is a plus!

Duties :

• Greeting and assisting clients in hospital
• Check patients in and out for services and processing payments
• Frequent sanitation using veterinary disinfectants
• Scheduling and confirming patient wellness / illness / surgical appointments
• Answering / placing calls and conveying messages clearly; verbally, written, or electronically
• Medical record management : filing, scanning, faxing and maintaining forms / office supplies
• The ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Assist in facility maintenance such as light shoveling or removal of animal waste

Employee Benefits : Discounts on pet care, pet foods, and pet insurance. Paid vacation leave and holiday pay apply. Ability to enroll in Medical / Dental / Vision / AD&D / Critical Illness / Accident / Short- and Long-Term Disability / Legal Plan / Dependent Care FSA, 401k and more.

Pay : $14-$20 / hour D.O.E.

To apply : Complete the employment application at or e-mail your resume.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health's innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care.

For more information, visit www.nva.com.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.

The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.