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Who we are
Village Veterinary Practice is Hiring a Veterinary Receptionist!
Position Details
- Role: Veterinary Receptionist
- Status: Full-time
- Salary: Starting at $17.00–$19.00 per hour, based on experience
- Schedule: Monday through Friday schedule with a rotating Saturday shift every 4–6 weeks; no nights or holidays.
Benefits Highlights
- Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
- Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; generous PTO; employee discounts; and up to three weeks of paid parental leave
- Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
- Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program
Looking for a Veterinary Receptionist Role Where Teamwork, Growth, and Compassion Come First?
Have you met Village Veterinary Practice? Let us introduce ourselves!
We’re a well-established, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital with a reputation for excellence, and we’re excited to welcome a Veterinary Receptionist to our amazing team of passionate professionals.
If you’re friendly, outgoing, and thrive in a team-oriented environment, you’ll fit right in. We’re looking for someone who brings creativity, critical thinking, and a can-do attitude to every interaction while taking pride in providing compassionate care to pets and the people who love them.
Why Our Veterinary Receptionists Love Working Here
- A warm, collaborative team that feels like family
- Consistent scheduling and a healthy work-life balance
- No nights or holiday shifts
- Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career
- Leadership that listens and invests in your development
- Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways
- A workplace built around our HEART values: Happiness, Excellence, Advancement, Respect, and Teamwork
- A supportive culture where every team member is valued and appreciated
What You’ll Do
- Greet clients and patients with warmth and professionalism
- Manage phone calls, schedule appointments, and check clients in and out
- Handle payments and maintain accurate records
- Communicate effectively with clients and team members
- Support the flow of the hospital by anticipating needs and staying organized
- Help create a positive, calm, and welcoming environment
- Collaborate with teammates to ensure exceptional client service
- Support learning and growth for yourself and those around you
What Our Veterinary Receptionists Bring
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Dependability, attention to detail, and strong organizational abilities
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude and team-focused mindset
- Commitment to building lasting relationships with clients and coworkers
- Love for pets and the people who care for them
- Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
- Commitment to providing an exceptional client experience
- Passion for teamwork, learning, and professional growth
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
At Village Veterinary Practice, we put our whole HEART into everything we do: Happiness, Excellence, Advancement, Respect, and Teamwork.
If these values speak to you, we’d love to welcome you to our team. Apply today and become part of the Village Veterinary Practice family!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Village Veterinary Practice and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.
Salary : $17 - $19