
Veterinary Receptionist
Job Description
Veterinary Receptionist
Department: Receptionists
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Cumming, Georgia
Compensation: $14.00 - $16.00 / hour
Description
We’re proud to care for animals of all breeds and species and to welcome humans from all cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs. We create personalized care experiences and strive to exceed expectations—every visit, every time.
If you're an energetic, tech-savvy, animal-loving multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, keep reading. This might be your perfect fit.
We are currently seeking a Part-Time Veterinary Receptionist who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and enjoys being part of a positive, collaborative veterinary team.
You'll help ensure a smooth, warm, and professional flow for every client and patient visit:
- Provide friendly, quality customer care with compassion and enthusiasm
- Answer phones, schedule appointments, and collect patient histories
- Process invoices and payments accurately
- Greet clients and pets upon arrival and communicate patient needs to the medical team
- Determine immunization and wellness status of incoming patients
- Manage prescription, food, and product requests under veterinarian guidance
- Accurately input data into our practice management software
- Maintain a clean, organized, and positive front desk environment
- Collaborate with the entire Barkfield team to deliver a next-level client experience
What You'll Do
- Providing warm, compassionate, and professional customer service
- Answering phones and scheduling appointments
- Greeting clients and patients upon arrival
- Collecting patient histories and communicating updates to the medical team
- Processing invoices and payments accurately
- Managing prescription, food, and product requests under veterinarian guidance
- Maintaining accurate records within our practice management software
- Supporting a clean, organized, and welcoming front desk environment
- Collaborating closely with veterinarians and support staff to deliver excellent patient and client care
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 1 year of veterinary or medical reception experience preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Strong multitasking and communication skills
- Comfortable with technology, email, and digital scheduling systems
- Positive, team-oriented mindset
- Compassion for both pets and their people
- Ability to remain organized and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lift 30–50 lbs as needed
- Availability for occasional weekend scheduling support
Why Join Barkfield Animal Hospital?
- Flexible part-time scheduling
- Competitive hourly compensation based on experience
- Employee pet care discounts
- Supportive, team-oriented hospital culture
- Ongoing training and mentorship opportunities
- Growth and development within veterinary medicine
- Opportunity for future advancement and full-time consideration as hospital needs grow
- A welcoming, inclusive environment where authenticity and teamwork are valued
If you’re looking for a part-time veterinary receptionist opportunity in Cumming, GA where you can build relationships, support a great team, and grow within veterinary medicine — we’d love to hear from you.