Client Care Specialist - Veterinary Hospital

MSPCA-Angell

Posted about 2 months ago

Full Time

Boston, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Client Care Specialist serves as the primary point of contact for pet owners, managing check-ins, appointments, and inquiries with compassion. They also support the veterinary team by coordinating admissions, processing payments, and maintaining clear communication between clients and medical staff.

Qualifications

You have 1-2 years of customer service experience and strong communication skills, with the ability to remain calm and organized in fast-paced environments. You are comfortable using computers and multitasking, possess a genuine passion for helping animals, and can perform physically demanding tasks such as standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 lbs.

Must Have Skills for ATS

customer service

communication skills

computers

multitasking

pet food sales

prescription food

cash drawer reconciliation

Job Description

Client Care Specialist (CCS) - Veterinary Hospital - Full Time 32-40 hrs/week schedule options  - Varying shifts including weekends and holidays (one weekend day required)

Be the First Face of Compassionate Care

Love animals? Thrive under pressure? Want a role where your work truly matters?

As a Client Care Specialist (CCS) at MSPCA–Angell, you’re the heartbeat of our client experience. You’re the first person pet owners meet during some of their most emotional moments — and the steady, compassionate presence that helps them feel supported from the moment they walk through our doors.

This is your chance to join one of the most respected veterinary hospitals in the country and make a real impact every single day.

What You’ll Do

Deliver an Exceptional Client Experience

  • Welcome clients with warmth, empathy, and professionalism
  • Check in appointments, emergencies, and specialty cases
  • Keep clients informed with clear, confident communication
  • Answer phones and respond to inquiries with accuracy and care

Own the Admission & Discharge Process

  • Verify client information and review estimates
  • Process payments and reconcile your cash drawer
  • Coordinate smooth, stress‑free discharges with clear instructions
  • Support pet food sales, stocking, and prescription food pickups

Support a High‑Performing Veterinary Team

  • Collaborate closely with veterinary staff, supervisors, and managers
  • Help onboard and mentor new team members
  • Stay flexible and focused in a fast‑moving, high‑stakes environment
  • Follow safety protocols and report concerns promptly

Grow Your Expertise & Leadership

As you develop in the CCS role, you’ll have the opportunity to advance and take on additional responsibilities within the scope of the team that deepen your skills and expand your impact at the hospital.

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Register emergency, referral, and unscheduled patients
  • Gather essential clinical details for triage
  • Explain emergency workflows and financial expectations
  • Coordinate communication between clients, veterinary teams, and Admissions
  • Provide updates to clients with hospitalized pets
  • Accept animal surrenders when the Shelter is closed
  • Prepare and present estimates for planned and emergency admissions
  • Collaborate with veterinary staff to clarify estimate details
  • Assist Billing and Front Office teams with financial services and payment options
  • Serve as a financial liaison during admissions

What You Bring

  • 1–2 years of customer service experience
  • Strong communication skills — clear, compassionate, confident
  • Ability to stay calm, organized, and focused in high‑energy environments
  • Comfort with computers, phones, scanners, and multitasking
  • Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 lbs
  • A genuine passion for helping animals and the people who love them

How We Work: Our Values in Action

Client Services Core Values

  • Assume Positive Intent — Lead with trust and empathy
  • Be Solutions‑Oriented — Don’t just spot problems; help solve them
  • Be Mindful; Be Present — Focus on the task at hand and do it well
  • Respect — For clients, colleagues, and yourself
  • Ownership — Take responsibility and take pride in your growth

MSPCA Organizational Values

Compassion • Integrity • Positivity • Service • Excellence • Collaboration
These values guide how we treat clients, animals, and each other every day.

Compensation

  • Starting pay: $20–$21/hour $500 sign on bonus for full time hires!
  • Please note that candidates with additional experience or credentials may be eligible for compensation aligned with their qualifications  

Benefits

  • Blue Cross medical, dental, and vision
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
  • Employee discounts on pet care and food
  • Free on‑site parking and easy access to public transit

Why MSPCA–Angell?

Founded in 1915, MSPCA–Angell is internationally recognized for excellence in veterinary medicine, education, and compassionate service. We provide primary care, 24/7 emergency services, and specialty care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets.

Joining our team means joining a mission — and a legacy.

Make Your Passion Your Career

If you’re ready to bring your customer service skills into a role where every day offers the chance to help animals and the people who love them, we’d love to meet you.

MSPCA-Angell

Care and compassion are the cornerstones of our mission. Each year, more than 50,000 animals receive outstanding routine and specialty care at Angell Animal Medical Center. Appointment hours and specialty phone numbers for our Boston and Waltham locations are available at: www.angell.org/hours. Weekend & evening appointments are available, and there is free parking on-site. Angell has been providing world-class veterinary services since 1915. We have over 65 full time veterinarians and an experienced support staff who work as a team to ensure the best care for your pet’s general wellness, emergency, and specialty needs. With 33 board-certified specialists and advanced diagnostic equipment, Angell is committed to providing the highest standard of medical care for your dog, cat, bird or exotic pet. Whether in Boston or Waltham, our specialists regularly collaborate and plan treatments tailored to your pet. Our specialty care is competitively priced, and if needed, a shuttle can transport animals to Boston and back from Waltham for further specialized care. We offer a broad range of expertise, and deliver this care with the one-on-one compassion that our clients and patients deserve. State-of-the-Art Technology: * Cardiac Surgery * Critical Care Unit ( board-certified specialists in Waltham and Boston) * Laparoscopic gastropexy surgery * High-speed, multi-slice CT Scans (3-D imagery and 30-second scans) * I-131 Treatment * Linear Accelerator & board-certified radiation oncologist * MRI Unit (V-shaped trough to accommodate large-breed animals) * Neurosurgery * Outpatient Ultrasonography * Stem Cell Therapy * Tracheal/Urethral Stenting The mission of the MSPCA-Angell is to protect animals, relieve their suffering, advance their health and welfare, prevent cruelty, and work for a just and compassionate society.
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