We are seeking a Full time Client Services Representative to join our team. We are a growing animal veterinary hospital and boarding facility located in Independence, MO. We pride ourselves in offering outstanding customer service and amazing pet care. We are seeking a dependable, self motivated person who has a passion for working with animals. An Ideal candidate will have previous veterinary reception or assistant experience.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Responsible for greeting clients, determining the needs of the clients and patients, and completing the check-in and check-out process. Models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.

• Follows established policy and procedures in scheduling clients for prompt treatment of ill and/or injured patients, as well as proper scheduling of patients in need of vaccinations, rechecks, surgeries, in-hospital procedures, and other services that require the doctors’ and technicians’ time.

• Helps with client reminders for annual health assessments, parasite checks, dentistry, senior care, etc.

• Prepares patient charts for daily scheduled appointments and collects information to make necessary updates, including the creation of new charts, when appropriate.

• Assists technician in filling prescriptions with appropriate medication and providing routine instructions to owners on the proper administration of the medication.

• Performs over-the-counter sales of merchandise such as food and special diets, shampoos, flea and tick control products, heartworm, etc. Demonstrates a technical knowledge of products and is capable of assisting clients with their product needs.

• Invoices clients, collects fees, makes change, imprints credit card forms, and obtains authorization for credit charges following the credit policies of the hospital.

• Demonstrates basic emergency procedures and can give proper information on transporting the patient to the hospital. Responsible for advising hospital staff about incoming emergencies.

• Maintains appearance and cleanliness of the waiting room and reception area, including re-stocking of products, office supplies, client educational materials, hospital brochures, etc.

• Prepares and sends welcome letters, new client information packets, referral and thank you letters, condolences, long wait notes, and other correspondence for the doctors and/or Hospital Manager.

• Demonstrates a full working knowledge of Avimark procedures and functional applications.

• Must be able to work weekends

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Prior client service experience in related area preferred but not required

• Proper telephone etiquette and client service excellence

• Basic veterinary medical knowledge, including products and services

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, e-mail, and Avimark experience preferred)

• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and still attend to details

Compensation will be based on experience.