Customer Service Representative Lead

Hyde Park Veterinary Clinic

Job Description

Are you a hospitality professional passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences? Do you thrive in fast-paced, service-driven environments? Join our veterinary team as a Lead Customer Service Representative (CSR) and bring your people-first approach to a clinic that values compassion, teamwork, and a touch of fun. 

 

About the Role: 
As the Lead CSR, you’ll be the face of our clinic and the heart of our client experience. You’ll manage the front desk operations, mentor a team of CSRs, and ensure every client—human or furry—feels welcomed, heard, and cared for. Veterinary experience is not required—we can teach you medicine, but we can’t teach personality. 

 

What You’ll Do: 

  • The Lead CSR is responsible for seeing that success is achieved with every client interaction with the front of house. 

  • -Lead by example, setting a high standard for service excellence and positivity 

  • -Oversee daily CSR operations, including scheduling, check-ins/outs, phone etiquette, and client communication 

  • -Train, mentor, and support team members to deliver consistent, high-quality service 

  • -Act as a liaison between clients and clinical staff, ensuring seamless care and communication 

  • -Help build a culture rooted in empathy, respect, and hospitality 

  • -Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring front desk staff 

  • -Supervise front desk staff and act as the direct supervisor regarding reception policy and procedures 

  • -Assure that front desk staff are properly trained for their position 

  • -Maintain front desk policies and receptionist manual 

  • -Mediate all front desk problems, maintain employee motivation, and structure continuing education for support staff personnel 

 

What We’re Looking For: 

  • -3+ years of experience in hospitality, customer service, or a similar client-facing role 

  • -Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred 

  • -A genuine passion for people, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills 

  • -Calm under pressure, with the ability to multitask in a busy environment 

  • -Flexible, team-oriented, and proactive 

 

Bonus If You: 

  • -Have experience training or mentoring others 

  • -Are familiar with scheduling software or CRM systems 

  • -Love animals (obviously!) 

 

Why Join Us: 

  • -On-the-job training in veterinary medicine and terminology 

  • -Work with a team that values kindness, collaboration, and humor 

 

Ready to Bring Your Hospitality Heart to Veterinary Care? 
We’re excited to meet people who believe service is an art and who want to make a difference—one client (and pet) at a time.

 
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
 
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
 
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.