Lawrence Veterinary Hospital is a family oriented hospital that takes pride in providing personalized, comprehensive healthcare, with a reputation for clinical excellence. Our goal is to go above and beyond in providing the most compassionate care and guidance for animal lovers in the best city in Kansas!
We are a full-service small animal veterinary hospital serving the communities of Lawrence, Baldwin, Eudora and surrounding areas. Our hospital team has been keeping pets healthy since 1981.
The receptionist at Lawrence Veterinary Hospital performs record keeping and other clerical duties related to patient care and treatment, as well as miscellaneous support to the veterinary practice manager and health care team. These service functions include, but are not limited to, reception (visitor and telephone), maintenance of veterinary medical records, accounts maintenance, cash, check, and credit card processing, data entry, word processing and mail service. This position requires a practical knowledge of hospital organization and services, data transcribing, word processing, and a practical knowledge of the standard veterinary procedures, veterinary records and terminology used in the hospital.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Positive, outgoing, and personable attitude with exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Possession of strong organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of hospital procedures and operating instructions for making appointments, assembling patient medical records, recording test results, relaying information regarding patient’s condition, and compiling and submitting data on patients treated.
- Knowledge of the spelling and meaning of commonly used terminology of veterinary medicine to accurately record results of tests and file veterinary medical reports according to alpha, numeric or subject matter headings.
- Requires strong client service skills. Personal contacts are with pet owners affected by a variety of problems, visitors and other healthcare team members. Considerable tact and diplomacy is required. Must accurately relay owner’s account of the medical complaint(s) of the pet(s) involved to the healthcare team member who will be involved in treating the patient(s).
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
- Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications including MS Office suite, Google apps, and Avimark practice management software.
Hours for this position vary from 25-36 hours per week, consideration will be given to candidates seeking long-term employment. Successful candidate will receive benefits including: paid time-off, animal health care discounts, and bonus.
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Front Desk: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
