Experienced Veterinary Receptionist

Alliance Animal Health

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Elmont, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Manage the hospital reception area by greeting clients, scheduling appointments, and processing payments. Provide emotional support to clients while handling triage and directing inquiries to the appropriate staff.

Qualifications

You have at least 1 year of experience as a veterinary receptionist, demonstrating strong organizational and computer skills. You are a compassionate, calm team player with excellent communication abilities, capable of handling multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

sample collection

obtaining medical histories

processing laboratory tests

radiographs

anesthesia monitoring

computer skills

Job Description

Company Description

Company Description

Quality Veterinary Care Animal Hospital is a well-established, progressive, fast paced 4 doctor general small animal practice located in Elmont, NY. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including Preventative Care, Surgery, Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Digital full body and dental radiology, and Ultrasonography.

Quality Veterinary Care Animal Hospital is located in Elmont, NY just outside the bustling New York City center on Long Island. The proximity to the Long Island Railroad allows for easy commute anywhere in the city. Elmont K-6 public schools are almost all A-rated and boast lower student-to-teacher ratios than the average NY public schools, making it an ideal area to raise a family! Popular activities in the area include a visit to the Belmont Park Race Track, a visit to the beach or enjoying the great restaurants in the area. This is a wonderful place to enjoy a healthy and active work-life balance!

Visit our website to learn more about us!

Location: on Long Island @ 167 Meacham Ave, Elmont, NY 11003

Job Description

We’re looking for:

  • Experienced Receptionist with a minimum of 1-year veterinary experience preferred
  • Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
  • Highly organized and possess computer skills
  • Proficient in sample collection, obtaining medical histories, processing laboratory tests and radiographs, anesthesia monitoring etc.
  • Self-starter with the desire to continue to advance your knowledge and skillset.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

Maintain the visual appeal of the hospital reception area, greet and welcome clients and patients, answer questions and triage client concerns, answer calls or emails and direct to the appropriate party for resolution, schedule appointments to maximize efficiency and daily flow, check in and check out clients and process payments. Our receptionists offer friendly emotional support in a compassionate and discreet manner during times of need to our clients and must be comfortable with various medical outcomes.

Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases.

Qualifications

Experienced Receptionist with a minimum of 1-year veterinary experience preferred

Additional Information

Location: on Long Island @ 167 Meacham Ave, Elmont, NY 11003

We offer our staff:

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees 
  • Paid Bereavement Program 
  • Paid Parental Leave Program  
  • Competitive Compensation  
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Assistance Program 
  • Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster 
  • Career Development Opportunities 
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions! 
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) 

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

Alliance Animal Health

At Alliance Animal Health, we’re proud to be home to 225+ veterinary practices across the U.S., and we believe that the best medicine and the best culture start at the local level. That’s why we prioritize medical autonomy and support our veterinarians in making the decisions that matter most for your patients and your community. When a practice joins our network, the identity and leadership are maintained. Our role is to be a true partner, offering dedicated support in areas like recruitment, marketing, finance, and operations, so our veterinarians can stay focused on what they do best: caring for their patients.​ Whether you're just getting started in your career, growing in a central support role, or planning for practice ownership, we’re here with personalized pathways and a team that’s behind you the whole way. Our mission is simple: support those made to heal and care for animals while creating a place where veterinary professionals thrive. We build everything on a foundation of our core values: Passion, Engagement, Trust, and Service, a commitment that earned us a spot on Inc.’s Best Workplaces 2025. We’re proud to share that recognition with every member of our team.
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