Animal Hospital of Old Metairie is a 3 doctor animal hospital providing animal care to small animals and exotics since 2005 in New Orleans. Here at Animal Hospital of Old Metairie we go above and beyond to help as many people and their pets in our community to have the best human animal bond possible by offering a high standard of veterinary care and education in a low stress environment. We perform acupuncture, platelet rich plasma injections, as well as botanical medicine. We take pride in our community by participating in several events in the area as well as working with the local rescue group. Benbow Veterinary Services is searching for a trustworthy, dedicated, and passionate animal lover to join our team, if this is you, please apply today! As a Receptionist you will: Receive and place calls to clients for the purpose of scheduling. Prioritize multiple tasks in a calm, organized manner. Maintain proper documentation through client and pet records, i.e. referral documentation, previous medical history received, etc. Assist all clients by providing necessary instructions, information and invoices, dispense prescription items per the veterinarian’s instructions, and schedule all future appointments. Utilize hospital computer systems to document medical records and communicate with clients and teammates. Manage the financial needs of the hospital by maintaining accurate balances through collection of client transactions, following all cash and credit card handling procedures, and following proper opening and closing procedures. Excellent customer service skills and an exceptional level of communication in a professional manner. Advocate for pets through client education on preventative care, pet health needs, treatment recommendations and all other hospital services/procedures. Maintain a positive attitude in all interactions with clients, pets and other teammates. Demonstrate ability to show empathy toward clients and treat pets with compassion and respect. Utilizing standard office/business equipment. Knowledge of veterinary medical terminology and procedures. Flexible schedule including some weekend and holiday shifts. Experience with veterinary software is preferred. Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments. Possession of organizational skills. Critical thinking – Understanding logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, good judgment and ability to manage stressful situations. Pay range of $13/hour based on experience Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Short Term Disability Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays) - for eligible positions only SVP offers educational assistance for qualified teammates to enroll in AVMA-CVTEA accredited veterinary technician programs Teladoc- FREE doctor access 24/7 Discounted Veterinary Care EAP (Employee Assistance Program) A large network of over 5,000 veterinary professionals who all share common interest in promoting a collaborative working environment and individual career growth Opportunity to make an impact in your community while tackling a challenging, variety of tasks and the ability to help animals among a great team of people! Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 8,000 employees nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as 19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we have ranked among Inc. 5000’s List of