Uintah Pet Emergency is searching for the Veterinary Receptionist to join our amazing Team – could that be you?

About Us:

Located in beautiful Colorado Springs with an amazing view of Pikes Peak right outside our front door - We are a well-established, 3 doctor, 7 day a week, 365 day a year, emergency facility for canine and feline patients. We are a growing practice dedicated to providing top quality critical and emergency care with state-of-the-art full in-house diagnostic labs, a modern surgical suite, full in-house pharmacy, and nursing suite. At Uintah Pet Emergency creating and maintaining a supportive, educational, and balanced culture is extremely important to us. Team building and support is our JAM! We host in-house continuing education , as well as taking the fun outside the clinic doors for team building events! Past events include go-kart racing , painting with a twist, escape rooms , and team dinners . Receptionists are a VITAL part of our care team and allow us to continue to grow and support the community’s furry friends. We have a diverse team with a variety of experiences and skill sets . It is vital we work together and take initiative to help each other where needed for the best of our patients. Our team promotes a safe environment to not only ask questions but voice your opinion. We want to know your thoughts, ideas, questions, and suggestions!

Our reception staff is responsible for assisting clients throughout their visit to the hospital, answering and placing compassionate phone calls, triaging, data entry, payment processing, and ensuring our clients are well informed and always taken care of. This role is vital in the flow of communication between the client and all other staff. Our Gold Star Customer Service starts with our CSR's!!!!

Why Choose Uintah?

• Quality Medicine. Our team utilizes state of the art equipment to perform advanced techniques providing excellent care and treatment services.
• A great learning environment! Our tenured management team enjoys having the opportunity to mentor and guide newer team members. They work hard to support and encourage each other and love to celebrate wins, big or small.
• We like to have fun! We work hard and have difficult days, but we get through them as a TEAM . We like to laugh and have a good time while we do it!
• Variety is the spice of life! Emergency medicine will keep you on your toes with different cases every day!
• Work/life balance is essential! With flexible scheduling, spend your time off enjoying all that CO Springs has to offer. We are in close proximity to hiking trails, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, The Garden of the Gods Park, and Manitou Springs. The opportunities are endless!
• Schedule – Flexible scheduling !
• Clinic is open 7 days per week, 12pm-12am
• 3x12hr & 4x10hr shifts available, weekend availability required
• Weekend shift differential provided & time-and-a-half paid on holidays

About You:

• Must be a team player, easily approachable, friendly, professional, and courteous
• Excellent communication skills- comfortable relaying important medical information to both clients, Drs, and team members
• Performs calmly and skillfully under highly stressful/emergent situations
• Able to communicate with distressed clients in a calm, compassionate manner, de-escalating emotional situations with worried clients
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills
• Reliable: shows up for shifts on time and ready to be a team player
• Previous Veterinary experience and basic knowledge of veterinary medicine and terminology preferred but not required, we will train the right candidate!!

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• 401k
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Short/Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Uniform allowance
• PTO/ Sick Pay
• Weekend shift differential
• Time-and-a-half holiday pay
• Employee pet discount
• Continued Education
• The base hourly range for this position is $16.00 - $20.00. Our pay ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

For more information about our hospital, please visit: www.uintahpetemergency.com