Veterinary Receptionist Jobs

Chelsea Animal Hospital is located in Chelsea, Alabama and has been serving the community since 2001. We are a full-service animal hospital providing veterinary care to dogs and cats and offer services such as routing medical, surgical, and dental care. Here at Chelsea Animal Hospital, our team mission is to strive to provide the best possible care for our clients. With each visit, we provide a friendly and caring environment, ensuring that our clients and their pets are well informed and happy with their veterinary health care. We will constantly continue to keep up to date on the most recent and current items for Veterinary care and diagnostics. If you are a passionate and caring team player, please apply today!

As a Receptionist You Will

• Pay range of $11.35-$19.50/hour based on experience
• Maintain a positive attitude in all interactions with clients, pets and other teammates.
• Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts.
• Demonstrate ability to show empathy toward clients and treat pets with compassion and respect.
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Maintain proper documentation through client and pet records, i.e. referral documentation, previous medical history received, etc.
• SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs
• Discounted Veterinary Care
• Experience with veterinary software is preferred.
• Utilize hospital computer systems to document medical records and communicate with clients and teammates.
• Assist all clients by providing necessary instructions, information and invoices, dispense prescription items per the veterinarian’s instructions, and schedule all future appointments.
• Possession of organizational skills.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Critical thinking – Understanding logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only
• Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people!
• Short Term Disability
• Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, good judgment and ability to manage stressful situations.
• Receive and place calls to clients for the purpose of scheduling.
• Prioritize multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner.
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Manage the financial needs of the hospital by maintaining accurate balances through collection of client transactions, following all cash and credit card handling procedures, and following proper opening and closing procedures.
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Excellent customer service skills and an exceptional level of communication in a professional manner.
• A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth
• Utilizing standard office/business equipment.
• Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology and procedures.
• Advocate for pets through client education on preventative care, pet health needs, treatment recommendations and all other hospital services/procedures.

Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal's "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021).