Veterinary Receptionist - Simsbury, CT
About The Position
Hopmeadow Animal Hospital is a busy, friendly, multi-doctor veterinary practice looking to add a Veterinary Receptionist to our amazing front-desk team. Our receptionists are the first and last faces our clients see, and they play a vital role in creating a welcoming, compassionate experience for every pet and person who walks through our doors. Do you love people and pets? Are you calm under pressure, great at multitasking, and able to greet everyone with kindness—even on busy days? If so, we’d love to meet with you! If you’re looking for a place where people build careers, not just jobs, this might be your next veterinary home. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Hopmeadow Animal Hospital 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.
Requirements
- Friendly, organized, and reliable
- Strong communication and multitasking skills
- Comfortable using computers and learning new software systems
- Able to type efficiently and navigate multiple screens while talking with clients
- Compassionate and able to handle emotional situations with grace
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary or medical front desk experience is a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Greeting clients and patients with warmth and professionalism
- Scheduling appointments and managing a busy phone line
- Using computer systems to manage appointments, medical records, and invoices
- Communicating clearly and compassionately with clients
- Handling payments, paperwork, and day-to-day front desk tasks
- Supporting the medical team to keep the day running smoothly
Benefits
- 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)
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only)
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
