Veterinary Receptionist
Veterinary Practice Partners · Falls Church, VA
Posted about a month ago · $17.00-$23.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days Veterinary Practice Partners's roles stay open a median of 30 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 87% of Veterinary Practice Partners's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Veterinary Practice Partners
- low 0 stale, 3 reposted of 298 open
- Hiring momentum
- 562 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Veterinary Practice Partners's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Veterinary Practice Partners.
About this role
As a Veterinary Receptionist at Caring Hands Merrifield, you will be responsible for greeting clients and patients, managing a multi-line phone system, and providing compassionate customer service in a fast-paced environment. You will also handle appointment scheduling, payment processing, and maintain organized records while communicating effectively with clinical staff. Comprehensive training will be provided, making veterinary-specific knowledge unnecessary at the outset.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Veterinary Practice Partners as an employer.
What you need
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a front desk, receptionist, or customer service role in a medical, dental, urgent care, veterinary, or high-volume service environment
- Proven customer service skills with strong verbal and written communication, including active listening and conflict resolution
- Experience with appointment scheduling, multi-line phone systems, data entry, and payment processing or point-of-sale (POS)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; comfortable learning new software and workflows
- Reliable, punctual, and professional; ability to work independently and as part of a team
Nice to have
- Experience in a veterinary clinic, animal care facility, or medical office
- Familiarity with veterinary or medical terminology
- PIMS software experience (Cornerstone, Avimark, ImproMed, eVetPractice, or ezyVet)
What you get
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full-time employees
- Structured onboarding and mentorship covering veterinary workflows, software, and medical terminology
- Professional development opportunities
Worth weighing
- Salary range is $17.00-$23.00 per hour, dependent on skills and experience
- Schedule includes Monday-Friday 8AM-8PM and every other Saturday 8AM-4PM, which may require flexibility
- Veterinary-specific knowledge is not required but will be learned on the job
Summarised from Veterinary Practice Partners's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Veterinary Practice Partners on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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