Veterinary Reception Evening PositionDepartment: Receptionists Employment Type: Part Time Location: Huntington, New York Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 / hour DescriptionWest Hills Animal Hospital & 24hr Emergency At West Hills Animal Hospital & 24hr Emergency, we're committed to providing gold-standard veterinary care day and night. As a full-service hospital with around-the-clock emergency services, we support pets and their people whenever they need us. If you're an animal lover who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being part of a high-energy, compassionate team-we want to hear from you! About the Role: We're looking for a dependable and personable Veterinary Receptionist to join our evening team. You'll be the warm, welcoming face clients see when their pet needs care-whether it's a routine visit or an emergency situation. This role is essential to ensuring smooth communication, efficient scheduling, and compassionate client service during our critical after-hours shifts. Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role:
- Greet clients and their pets with warmth and professionalism
- Answer multi-line phones, schedule appointments, and gather detailed medical history
- Check in emergency and urgent care cases with compassion and efficiency
- Communicate clearly with veterinarians and technicians about incoming patients
- Process invoices and payments accurately
- Handle prescription and food requests per doctor instructions
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records
- Contribute to a clean, calm, and well-organized front desk
- Support a collaborative, team-based hospital culture
Note: Additional responsibilities may be assigned as hospital needs evolve. Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in a veterinary or medical receptionist role is a plus
- Comfortable working evening hours and supporting emergency care teams
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask
- Proficiency with computer systems and veterinary software (or willingness to learn)
- Calm under pressure and always kind-to pets and people
- Passionate about animals and their well-being
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedules
- 401K with company match
- Training and Career development