VCA Almaden Valley Client Service Representative $22/hour Starting

Veterinary Assistant

Customer service functions, including: greeting visitors, answering telephones, and guiding clients and their pets to exam rooms

Scheduling and confirming appointments

Placing outbound calls for follow-ups and reaching out to prospective clients

Presenting and explaining fees, including processing payments

Recommending, selecting, and obtaining products and services, including prescriptions

Answering questions regarding products and services, including educating clients on general animal husbandry and non-medical pet care (i.e., heartworm prevention, housebreaking, and flea & tick control)

Managing medical records, charts, reports and correspondence

Qualifications: At least one year of proven past experience helping customers. High School Diploma/GED or equivalent. Excellent listening and communication skills. Compassion for pets and people—as well as awareness and understanding of others' reactions. Proven decision-making skills to choose the most appropriate course of action. The ability to integrate new information into problem-solving. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends and holidays. The ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and be exposed to hazards associated with pets such as allergies, contagious diseases, noises, odors, bites, scratches, and animal waste

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!