Chesapeake Animal Clinic is Hiring a Veterinary Receptionist!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Receptionist
Status: Part-time
Salary: Negotiable and based on experience
Schedule: Flexible scheduling; occasional evenings or weekends as needed

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for a Veterinary Receptionist Role Where You Can Make a Difference Every Day?

Chesapeake Animal Clinic is seeking a friendly, organized, and compassionate Veterinary Receptionist to join our team. As the first point of contact for our clients and patients, you'll play a vital role in creating a welcoming experience while helping our hospital run smoothly and efficiently.

If you enjoy working with both people and pets, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and take pride in delivering exceptional customer service, we'd love to meet you.

Why Our Veterinary Receptionists Love Chesapeake Animal Clinic

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Meaningful opportunities to help pets and their families
• A fast-paced role where no two days are the same
• Opportunities to learn and grow within veterinary medicine
• A workplace that values teamwork, compassion, and professionalism
• The chance to build lasting relationships with clients and patients

What You’ll Do

• Greet clients and patients while maintaining a welcoming reception area
• Answer multi-line phone systems and schedule appointments
• Check clients in and out while verifying patient and client information
• Process payments and maintain accurate financial records
• Maintain and update patient records within practice management software
• Prepare and organize medical records, lab reports, and vaccination certificates
• Manage appointment reminders, confirmations, cancellations, and follow-up communications
• Coordinate patient admissions and discharge paperwork
• Assist with inventory management and front desk supply ordering
• Support communication between clients, technicians, and veterinarians
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout reception and waiting areas
• Perform general administrative duties including faxing, emailing, and filing

What Our Veterinary Receptionists Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous veterinary or medical office experience preferred
• Experience with practice management software and Microsoft Office programs preferred
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Attention to detail and accurate recordkeeping skills
• Comfort interacting with pets and their owners
• Ability to remain calm and professional during stressful situations
• Positive attitude and commitment to teamwork

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• Opportunities to expand your veterinary knowledge and client service skills
• Supportive teammates who value collaboration and growth
• A positive work environment focused on patient and client care
• Meaningful work that helps pets live healthier lives
• A team that appreciates your contributions and dedication

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team!

If you're ready to bring your customer service skills, compassion, and professionalism to a team that values exceptional care for both pets and people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Chesapeake Animal Clinic family!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Chesapeake Animal Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.