What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Coordinator position at Rogue Valley Veterinary Emergency?
Care Coordinator – Emergency Veterinary Hospital (Client Experience & Operations)
Compensation
Base Pay: $24.00 – $30.00 per hour
- $3/hr weekend differential
- $6/hr overnight differential (overnight shifts are extremely unlikely for this role)
Job Type: Full-time or Part-time
Schedule:
- Clinic Hours: Friday–Monday | 24 hours
- Primary shifts are days/evenings; occasional overnights may be required
About Us
Rogue Valley Veterinary Emergency (RVVE) is a privately owned emergency and critical care hospital serving pets and their people throughout Southern Oregon.
We practice transparent, technology-enabled medicine, inviting clients to actively participate in their pet’s diagnosis and treatment. Our Care Coordinators play a critical role in guiding clients through emotionally intense situations with clarity, empathy, and professionalism.
About the Role
The Care Coordinator is a client-facing, high-trust position that serves as a bridge between pet owners and the medical team. This role focuses on communication, coordination, and advocacy—ensuring clients feel informed, supported, and confident throughout their pet’s emergency care experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Guide clients through treatment plans, estimates, consent, and next steps in collaboration with the medical team
- Manage client check-ins, phone and digital communications, billing discussions, and payment processing
- Accurately document client communications, financial agreements, and updates in the medical record
- De-escalate emotionally charged or high-stress situations with professionalism, empathy, and confidence
- Support hospital operations by coordinating patient flow and communication between departments
- Provide administrative and operational support including scheduling assistance, record management, and workflow coordination
- Assist with inventory awareness and basic supply coordination as needed
- Support reputation management efforts, including responding to or routing online reviews, client feedback, and follow-up communications in alignment with clinic standards and assist with social media posting and engagement
- Help maintain a welcoming, organized, and professional front-of-house environment
- Collaborate closely with veterinarians, technicians, and leadership to ensure a seamless client and patient experience
Qualifications
- Prior experience in veterinary medicine, healthcare, hospitality, client advocacy, or high-touch customer service strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex client interactions, including emotionally charged or sensitive situations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain information clearly and compassionately
- Experience with administrative and operational support, including scheduling, documentation, and workflow coordination
- Comfort using technology and digital systems, including electronic records, communication platforms, and online tools
- Attention to detail and ability to accurately document client communications and financial information
- Ability to support or participate in reputation management, including professional written responses to client feedback when assigned
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across clinical, administrative, and leadership teams
- Professional demeanor with a high level of discretion, empathy, and accountability
Why Join RVVE?
- Competitive compensation with defined shift differentials
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, 401(k) with match, and life insurance
- Technology-supported workflows to reduce administrative friction
- Meaningful, purpose-driven work supporting pets and their people
- Supportive, collaborative team culture
- Generous PTO and significant employee discounts on veterinary services
How to Apply
Apply directly through really and include a cover letter.
Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Your cover letter should include:
- A brief introduction
- A meaningful experience supporting clients or patients during stressful situations
- Your favorite animal
Qualified applicants will be contacted through really within 7 days regarding next steps.
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work weekends as part of your regular schedule?
- This role operates in a fast-paced emergency environment. Are you comfortable working in high-stress, emotionally intense situations?
- Briefly describe your experience in a client-facing role that required empathy, professionalism, and problem-solving.
- What experience do you have providing administrative or operational support (e.g., scheduling, documentation, coordination, or workflow support)?
- This role may support client feedback and reputation management. Are you comfortable with professional written communication, including responding to client concerns when guided by leadership?
- What tools or systems have you used to manage client communication or records (e.g., EMRs, scheduling software, CRM tools, messaging platforms)?
- This position pays $24.00–$30.00 per hour, with shift differentials for weekends and overnights (overnight shifts are extremely unlikely). Does this align with your expectations?
- Have you included a cover letter with your application as required?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $30