Veterinary Receptionist - St. Francis Animal Hospital

✨St. Francis Animal Hospital: Passion for Pets, Compassion for People✨

St. Francis Animal Hospital has an opportunity for a

Veterinary Receptionist to join our team!

St. Francis Animal Hospital is a well-established, family-oriented veterinary hospital dedicated to providing exceptional care for your furry family members. Serving the St. Francis, Cudahy, and West Milwaukee areas, our friendly and compassionate team of veterinarians and staff is committed to delivering comprehensive medical, preventative, surgical, and dental care in a clean, calm, and welcoming environment.

Our mission is to build long-term relationships with our clients and their pets by offering sound advice, optimal veterinary care, and transparent communication. We treat your furry friends as if they were our own, ensuring they receive attentive care when unwell and providing education to keep them happy and healthy throughout their lives.

We utilize a variety of diagnostic tools, including in-house testing and external laboratories, and collaborate with Mission Veterinary Partners’ board-certified specialists when advanced care is needed.

Location: 3860 S. Howell, Milwaukee, WI  53207

Clinic Hours: This is a Full-Time position (30+ hours/week). 

Pay Range:  $16.00-$20.00/hour (based on experience)

Our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility features:

7 exam rooms
A spacious surgical suite for soft tissue and orthopedic procedures
2 dental tables
Digital X-ray capabilities
In-house diagnostics
Ultrasound services
A closely supervised hospitalization area
Indoor boarding facilities with an outdoor walking area

What We're Looking For:

Exceptional phone etiquette

Strong multi-tasking abilities

Must have strong computer and technology skills, including typing

Efficiency with a keen attention to detail

Proficient computer skills

Team-oriented mindset

Ability to thrive under pressure

What We Offer:

A dynamic and supportive team environment where collaboration and compassion are valued.

Opportunities for growth and advancement within our rapidly expanding practice.

Get the work-life balance you deserve with a great schedule

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

401K plan with company match

At St. Francis Animal Hospital, we are passionate about caring for pets and

compassionate toward the people who love them.

Job Summary: The Receptionist is the first and last contact that a client will have with the hospital and a key to creating first and lasting impressions. The Receptionist must have exceptional client service and communication skills, computer literacy, ability to handle payment and financial issues, ability to multi-task, a friendly attitude and confidence to deal with stressful situations. The Receptionist will support veterinarians, technicians, veterinary assistants, groomers and kennel staff in daily patient and client care.

How you'll make an impact: 

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP. 

• Greet clients and pets by name with a smile and a positive, solution-oriented attitude. 
• Answer phones promptly and professionally using a multi-line phone system; answering client inquiries about basic animal care and routine procedures, questions about veterinary services and products, and provide knowledgeable advice about wellness, prevention, and diseases.  
• Screen and route calls to appropriate staff; take and deliver messages promptly to appropriate staff, pulling medical records of patients so staff can properly document information.  
• Schedule appointments and surgeries according hospital scheduling guidelines and make surgery and appointment confirmation calls.  
• Note in medical records the details discussed during client conservations including the date, time, key points of the discussion and any required information.  

• Enter accurate charges; explain invoices to show value for care provided, stating all services and products provided before the total; echo doctors’ recommendations when checking out clients.  
• Collect payment when services are rendered, including making change for cash payments, processing credit cards and getting proper ID for checks.  
• Verify the eligibility of clients with charge accounts.  
• Check medical and computer records for accurate client addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and scan appropriate new documents to patient’s medical records.  
• Fill prescriptions refill forms and provide routine administrations instructions to clients.  

• Advise clients on flea/tick preventative, heartworm preventatives, pre-anesthetic testing, pain management, shampoos, home dental products, and other retail items. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Demonstrated commitment to MVP core values. 
• Computer knowledge required- keyboarding and use of communication tools (e-mail/internet).  
• Working knowledge of veterinary terminology- must be able to pronounce, spell, and know the meaning.  
• Must have excellent spelling and grammar.  
• Ability to handle varied and sometimes difficult conditions; will be exposed to highly emotional situations. 

• Ability to display tact and respect with clients and team members, even when busy or hectic.  
• Ability to conduct oneself in a confident, calm, and professional manner with clients and staff when situations are stressful and/or focused on individual tasks. 
• Must feel and express a genuine liking for animals and their owners and for working in an animal care field. 

We put people first and never compromise on our values. 

Apply today for immediate consideration! 

Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.