Veterinary Receptionist - Knoxville, TN
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The Veterinary Receptionist will greet clients, manage the clinic calendar, and handle appointment scheduling and billing. They are also responsible for maintaining patient records and ensuring the reception area remains clean and organized.
Candidates must possess strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to handle scheduling and data entry accurately. A positive, supportive attitude and the ability to work in a team-oriented environment are essential.
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Karns Animal Clinic is Hiring a Veterinary Receptionist!
Position Details
Role: Veterinary Receptionist
Status: Full-time
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Schedule: Four full days with rotating weekends; must be able to work two weekends every month
Benefits Highlights
Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses
Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts
Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance
Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program
Passionate about outstanding patient care and exceptional client service?
Karns Animal Clinic is looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Receptionist to join our team of professionals dedicated to high-quality veterinary care. We’re more than a group of compassionate veterinary professionals. We’re a supportive team with a “better together” philosophy, and we cross-train and educate our staff so everyone can find a growth path.
If you love helping people and their pets, take ownership of your work, and enjoy being part of a team that has each other’s backs, we’d love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Flexible scheduling. A schedule designed to support a healthy work-life balance.
- A path to grow. As a Veterinary Receptionist here, you’ll be cross-trained and mentored as you advance your career.
- Better together. Every Veterinary Receptionist here joins a team where asking for help and offering help are part of the culture.
- Make a difference. Use your skills to better your community and the lives of pets and their families.
- Keep learning. A continuing education allowance and a team that believes the more you know, the better off we all are.
What You’ll Do
- Greet and assist clients and their pets when they arrive
- Answer phones, schedule appointments, and manage the clinic calendar
- Answer client questions and share information about clinic services
- Process payments and handle billing
- Maintain and update client and patient records
- Keep the reception area clean, welcoming, and organized
- Help with administrative tasks, including filing and data entry
What You’ll Bring
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Accuracy with scheduling, payments, and data entry
- A positive, supportive attitude and a belief that great results come from teamwork and mutual respect
- The confidence to own your tasks and deliver positive outcomes
- A willingness to ask for help and offer help to others
- A desire to keep learning and growing
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
Benefits You Can’t Beat
Financial Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program
- Referral bonus program
Wellness Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short- and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free or discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
Workplace Benefits
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
Lifestyle Benefits
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
Join Our Team!
Come join our team! If you’re a Veterinary Receptionist who wants to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners, Karns Animal Clinic looks forward to your contributions toward our meaningful mission.
Apply today and join the team at Karns Animal Clinic!
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Karns Animal Clinic and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.