About the Role
As a Veterinary Receptionist at BluePearl Pet Hospital, you will be the first point of contact for clients, ensuring they receive compassionate care and attention during emotional and difficult times. You will manage client interactions, assess patient needs, and provide support with professionalism and empathy.
Responsibilities
- Greet clients warmly and professionally.
- Maintain an approachable demeanor with a friendly smile and strong eye contact.
- Listen compassionately to clients.
- Communicate clearly, slowly, and calmly in person and on the telephone.
- Assess client and pet needs upon arrival.
- Determine the urgency of emergency arrivals.
- Respond to non-patient calls and visitors, connecting them to the appropriate team member.
- Confirm appointments in advance, providing accurate preparation information.
- Offer emotional support and resource materials to grieving clients discreetly.
- Serve as a liaison between clients and service agencies for pet remains handling.
Requirements
- Must possess unrestricted, current authorization to work in the U.S.
- Must not require future sponsorship for an employment-based green card.
Skills
- Compassion
- Organization
- Motivation
- Calmness under pressure
- Professionalism
- Active listening
- Clear communication
- Assessment of needs
- Discretion
Location
- Downtown Manhattan
Work Type
- Overnight
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Dependent on experience
Salary/Compensations
- $21.50 - $29.50 + competitive shift differentials
- Shift differentials based on a 4-hour minimum
- Mon – Fri: 6pm to 8am = $4.50 Shift Differential
- Sat & Sun: 8am to 6pm = $4.50 Shift Differential
- Sat & Sun: 6pm to 8am = $8.00 Shift Differential
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Paid parental leave
- Annual CE allowance
- Free training
- Access to 2,000+ medical journals
- Licensure support
- VTNE support
- VTS support
- Company-paid disability coverage
- Mental health support (12 free therapy sessions annually)
- Pet insurance
- Associate discounts
- Scrub allowance
- Referral bonuses
About the Company
- BluePearl Pet Hospital offers advanced medicine, ongoing professional development, and pathways for growth.
- Work alongside passionate specialists and emergency teams.
- Access leading-edge resources.
- Part of a culture that prioritizes collaboration, learning, and exceptional patient care.
Equal Opportunity
- BluePearl is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and you will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request.
- The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
