Veterinary Receptionist

Company Description O’Connor Animal Hospital is looking for a friendly, compassionate veterinary receptionist to join our growing team in Irving, TX! Since 1997, O’Connor Animal Hospital has proudly served the Irving community as a full-service veterinary practice caring for dogs and cats. Led by Dr. Kang, our experienced team provides everything from wellness exams, vaccinations, bloodwork, dental care, diagnostic imaging, surgery, boarding, and grooming to advanced laparoscopic and orthopedic procedures Our diverse team provides care in English, Spanish, and Korean, allowing us to create a welcoming experience for every client and patient. As a Bilingual Veterinary Receptionist, your Spanish-speaking skills will play an important role in helping clients feel heard, understood, and comfortable throughout their pet’s visit. Bilingual English/Spanish skills required To learn more about us click here. Job Description What You’ll Do As a veterinary receptionist, you’ll be one of the first faces clients and their pets see. You’ll help keep the front desk running smoothly while providing the compassionate, professional service our clients have come to expect. Your responsibilities will include: Greet and welcome clients and patients with a warm, professional attitude Answer phone calls, emails, and client questions and direct concerns to the appropriate team member Schedule appointments while helping maintain an efficient daily flow Check clients in and out and accurately process payments Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area Provide compassionate and discreet emotional support to clients during difficult or sensitive situations Help communicate veterinary recommendations and information clearly to pet owners Work closely with the veterinary team to support excellent patient and client care The ideal Bilingual Veterinary Receptionist will be comfortable communicating with Spanish-speaking clients and helping bridge communication between clients and our veterinary team.  Qualifications What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a veterinary receptionist who is compassionate, calm under pressure, organized, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a busy veterinary hospital. You’ll thrive here if you’re a strong communicator, team player, and self-starter who enjoys learning. At least 1 year of veterinary receptionist or veterinary hospital experience required Bilingual English/Spanish fluency required  Strong computer and organizational skills Excellent communication and customer service skills Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail Compassionate approach when supporting clients through various medical outcomes Willingness to continue developing your veterinary knowledge and skills Working in a veterinary hospital means you may encounter unpleasant odors and noises and may be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste, and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you want to become a master of your role or grow into your next career opportunity, you’ll have access to virtual and hands-on training and continuing development. If you’re a Bilingual Veterinary Receptionist looking to join a supportive team that truly cares about pets and their people, we’d love to meet you! Additional Information We offer our staff: Compensation: $13-$18/hr depending on experience  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 pre-employment screening. *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/.