Full-Time Veterinary Receptionist

Department: Receptionists

Location: Bradenton, Florida

Compensation: $16.00 - $19.00 / hour

Description

At Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch, we do more than care for pets—we build relationships with the people who love them. As part of the Innovetive Petcare network, we blend top-tier medical care with a culture that values kindness, growth, and a good sense of humor. We're looking for a Veterinary Receptionist who thrives in a people-first, pet-loving environment.

🐾 Join Our Crew at Animal Hospital at Lakewood Ranch! 🐾
📍 9115 58TH DR E • BRADENTON, FL | Starting at $16 /hr (based on experience)
📆 Schedule: Monday–Friday (flexible 4x10s or 5x8s), rotating Saturday's based on need.


🐶 What You’ll Be Doing:

🎧 Front Desk Rockstar

• Welcome pet parents with warmth, empathy, and a smile (even over the phone).
• Answer calls, book appointments, and help guide clients through their pet’s visit.
• Be the calm in the chaos—offering reassurance, answers, and great vibes.

📆 Schedule Guru

• Book and confirm appointments for wellness, surgery, follow-ups, and emergencies.
• Keep things running smoothly so clients (and their pets) aren’t stuck waiting.
• Stay on top of digital records and practice software updates.

💳 Payment Pro

• Handle payments, billing questions, and insurance claims with transparency and care.
• Process transactions accurately and keep financial details organized.

📋 Team Player

• Help maintain a clean, welcoming front office.
• Collaborate with techs, vets, and fellow receptionists to support every pet’s visit.
• Keep things running behind the scenes—filing, prepping charts, updating client records.
  
  

🧠 What You Bring:

• A high school diploma (or equivalent).
• Bonus points if you’ve worked in a vet hospital, animal shelter, or healthcare setting.
• Great communication skills, solid tech-savviness, and a customer-service mindset.
• You’re kind under pressure, cool-headed in chaos, and love animals and people.
• You know how to juggle a ringing phone, a nervous pet parent, and a sticky note that definitely mattered.
  
  

🌟 What We Offer:

Compensation & Perks:

• Starting at $16.00/hr, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health support & telemedicine access
• PTO that lets you unplug and recharge
• Employee pet care discounts (because your fur fam matters too)
• CE opportunities to keep you sharp
• Career growth & leadership paths within Innovetive Petcare
• Tuition reimbursement for AVMA-accredited vet tech programs