Valley Veterinarian Clinic in Twisp, WA is hiring a Front Desk Receptionist to work in a temporary assignment for 90 days.
Work hours are 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Thursday with Fridays off. Pay is $19/hour. This role does not include medical or dental benefits.
Who You Are
- You have at least two years of prior experience working at a front desk. You already know that you like this type of work. Prior experience in a vet clinic is not required.
- You live in the Methow Valley or Okanogan County and would have a reasonable daily commute to work in Twisp.
- You love people and animals equally. You are friendly and curious with both.
- When you interact with people and animals, you have a calming influence on them.
- It’s a plus if you know veterinary terminology and the basics of animal behavior and health.
- You are a multi-tasker and can talk to people, handle calls and enter data at the same time. You work just fine with interruptions because you don’t get flustered easily.
- You are an on time person.
- You're dependable and you plan your time off in advance, so that if you miss work, it’s for an important reason.
- You prefer to work in a team, rather than working alone.
- You like technology and learning new tech is easy for you.
- You have professional maturity and you are a clear and thoughtful communicator.
- You have a strong sense of humor. (Working in a vet clinic is humorous!)
What You’ll Do
- Welcome clients and pets. You know that going to the vet can be stressful for people and pets alike. You make both feel like they are in good hands.
- Answer and manage the phone. Be thorough, courteous and efficient on the phone.
- Schedule appointments. Make calls to confirm appointments. Manage the schedule to make sure it’s full and there aren’t unexpected openings.
- Update clients about pricing and scheduling processes.
- Ensure client and pet records are always up to date. Be detail oriented.
- Accept and post payments using our point of sale system.
- Keep the front desk and front office organized.
Questions?
Want to chat about this role before you decide to apply? Contact Michelle Valintis at Arrow Talent Group.
Applying is easy. A cover letter is optional, but encouraged. In your cover letter, please explain your interest in working in a front desk receptionist role and let us know why the Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 5 pm schedule will work well for you.
Skills Required
- At least two years of prior front desk experience
- Live in the Methow Valley or Okanogan County and have a reasonable daily commute to Twisp, Washington
- Strong multitasking and phone communication skills
- Professional maturity and clear, thoughtful communication
- Dependability and punctuality
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Comfort with technology and ability to learn new technology
- Knowledge of veterinary terminology and basic animal behavior and health
What We Do
Valley Veterinary Clinic is a progressive veterinary practice in Rainier, Oregon, established in 1973. It provides comprehensive and compassionate veterinary care for a wide variety of species within a general practice setting, emphasizing urgent care needs. Its mission is to enrich the human-animal bond by providing excellent, dependable, and economical veterinary services to the community.
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