Title: Veterinary Receptionist - Columbia, MO
Location:
US-MO-Columbia
ID2026-12048
Category
Client Care
Position Type
Part-Time
Who we are
Horton Animal Hospital-Northeast is hiring a Veterinary Receptionist!
Position Details
Role: Veterinary Receptionist
Status: Part-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: Afternoon/evenings Monday through Friday with a Saturday rotation
Are you passionate about animal welfare and nurturing the human-animal bond? Do you believe client education is the key to ensuring our pets live happy and healthy lives? Do you love puppy kisses and kitty face nudges? If so, Horton Animal Hospital Northeast is ready to hire a receptionist to join our front desk team. This is a part-time afternoon/evening position. We are specifically seeking availability on Thursdays and Fridays, with a rotating Saturday schedule. Additional availability on other afternoons is a plus, as it helps us cover occasional staffing shortages. A love of animals and a background in customer service are a great fit for this position.
Our Veterinary Receptionists are the face of our practice. This role plays an important part in our community reputation and in supporting our clients and patients by providing great customer service. This is a great opportunity to join an outstanding practice and start or build your career in the veterinary field.
Daily responsibilities include:
Managing multiple phone lines
Booking appointments
Greeting clients.
Processing payments
Assist with pet supply purchases
Update the patient’s charts
Ensuring that the reception area is clean and comfortable for clients.
Our Veterinary Receptionists bring:
Excellent customer service skills
Compassionate communication
A dedication to teamwork
Ability to problem solve
We take employee well-being seriously and offer competitive compensation and benefits, including:
Financial Benefits
A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
529 Savings Plan
Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
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
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
We are known for our Healthy Start Plans, which allow the best beginning for puppies and kittens. We take great pride in working with local rescue groups and have been voted “Best in Columbia” several times.
Apply today. We look forward to hearing from you!
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Horton Animal Hospital-Northeast 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.