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
Reposted: No
Salary listed: Yes
Ghost-job risk at Veterinary Practice Partners: low
Hiring momentum: 562 roles opened in the last 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.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5

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

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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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