Veterinary Receptionist

Company: Highlands Ranch Animal Hospital
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) Employee discounts Training & development Highlands Ranch Animal Hospital is a Veterinary practice, located in beautiful Carmel Valley. We are searching for a qualified candidate to fill a part- time veterinary receptionist position. This position requires an outgoing, enthusiastic, motivated, compassionate, and dependable person with a positive attitude and excellent customer service skills. We are a small animal exclusive practice that is growing fast. Come work in a healthy and happy work environment with room to grow, at every level. A minimum of 2 years of professional Veterinary experience required. If you possess these qualities and are looking for a long-term commitment, we look forward to meeting you. We are a paperless practice, therefore a working knowledge of Cornerstone is ideal, but not required. Wage based on experience. Visit us at our website at www.highlandsranchanimalhospital.com to see what we are all about! Contact/send resume to Jessica Eastwood at jessica.eastwood@highlandsranchanimalhospital.com Our clinic hours are Monday Friday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. We are closed on the weekends and observed Holidays. Part time benefits after 3-month probation include: uniform costs, sick pay, discounted veterinarian services. Receptionist Job Responsibilities: Serves customers by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately. Notifies veterinarian technicians of their arrival. Answering phone calls on a multi-line system professionally and efficiently. Scheduling appointments according to the guidelines for hospital flow. Ensure patient records are accurate and complete by verifying patient and client information and updating existing client files. Prepare and mail thank you and welcome cards. Collect client fees, credit card charges, handling cash. Explain and demonstrate product and answer questions concerning medications. Able to open and close down facility with minimal supervision. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Preparing health certificates accurately, lab requests, euthanasia forms Handling and counting medications in a pharmacy setting Receptionist Qualifications / Skills: Telephone Skills Verbal Communication Professionalism Customer Focus Organization Informing Others Handles Pressure Support Management Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent Customer service experience Typing skills required Minimum 2 years experience as a receptionist, preferably in the medical or veterinarian field Familiarity with phone systems Previous experience with Microsoft Office software preferred, emails, general computer knowledge

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