Veterinary Receptionist

East Los Angeles Dog and Cat Hospital is a well-established, progressive, and fast paced practice that offers the best, most comprehensive care to our patients. We are a general practice small animal hospital that accepts appointments and walk-ins. Our close-knit staff enjoys a positive work environment with daily camaraderie and strong support for one another!

East Los Angeles, CA, known for its warm climate, is an idea location for families. All within an hour's drive you can find outdoor activities like beaches, hiking trails and theme parks, making it an excellent location for a variety of interests. East LA boasts a strong sense of community pride with local art, music and family-owned businesses having a big impact on everyday life.

Our hours of operation are:

• Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 12 pm | 1 pm - 4:30 pm
• Saturday & Sunday: Closed

To learn more about us click here!

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Maintain the visual appeal of the hospital reception area, greet and welcome clients and patients, answer questions and triage client concerns, answer calls or emails and direct to the appropriate party for resolution, schedule appointments to maximize efficiency and daily flow, check in and check out clients and process payments. Our receptionists offer friendly emotional support in a compassionate and discreet manner during times of need to our clients and must be comfortable with various medical outcomes.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Whether you're looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you'll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development.

We''re Looking For:

• Minimum 1+ years of veterinary receptionist experience.
• Some previous veterinary assistant experience is preferred, but not required.
• Compassionate, calm team player with a positive attitude.
• Exceptional multitasking abilities and strong communication skills.
• Highly organized with excellent computer proficiency.
• Self-motivated, with a desire to continuously learn and grow in your role.
• Ability to handle emotionally charged situations with professionalism and resilience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in difficult or emotional circumstances.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Pay Range: $19/hr+ depending on level of experience

We offer our staff:

• Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
• Paid Bereavement Program
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• Competitive Compensation
• Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program Available to any AVMA Accredited Veterinary Technology Program
• Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
• Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)

Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.

• Note - some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/