Lead Veterinary Receptionist

Position: Lead Veterinary Receptionist - Roscoe Village Animal Hospital
Roscoe Village Animal Hospital is proud to be AAHA Accredited, a distinction that reflects our deep commitment to the highest standards of veterinary excellence and patient care. This dedication is echoed by the community, which has given us an outstanding 4.7-star Google rating. We believe that exceptional medicine begins with an exceptional culture. If you are a veterinary professional looking to join a truly collaborative team in a rewarding setting, we offer an environment where you can truly do your best work and contribute meaningfully to the lives of pets and their families.

Joining Roscoe Village means plugging into a network that deeply values your professional growth and development. We know that achieving your career goals, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician, moving into a leadership role, or expanding your clinical expertise, takes dedicated support. We have programs designed specifically to help you succeed. You will be supported by ongoing education and mentorship, ensuring you always have the tools necessary to advance your skills and feel valued in your professional journey.

As an AAHA Accredited practice, we hold ourselves to rigorous medical standards that emphasize diagnostics, pain management, and surgical protocols. While practicing exceptional general medicine, you will benefit from access to internal specialty consultations and resources that elevate the level of care you can provide. This collaborative approach ensures that you always have expert guidance and comprehensive support available, allowing you to focus on high-quality patient outcomes in a facility dedicated to excellent modern veterinary care.

Located in Chicago, IL, Roscoe Village is a highly sought-after, charming neighborhood that combines the friendly atmosphere of a small town with immediate access to big-city amenities. When you aren’t caring for our community's pets, you have access to everything the third-largest city in the country offers—from world-class museums, acclaimed dining, and vibrant cultural districts to beautiful green spaces and the expansive lakefront.

Working at Roscoe Village Animal Hospital means enjoying a stimulating professional life balanced by a rich, metropolitan lifestyle.

Your Impact as a Lead Customer Service Representative

As a Lead Customer Service Representative (Lead CSR), you are a working leader who sets the tone for the hospital's first impression. You support daily front desk operations while providing essential guidance, coaching, and support to the CSR team. In this role, you are responsible for maintaining exceptional client experiences, reinforcing service standards, and serving as the primary point of escalation for client and workflow issues.

You partner closely with hospital leadership to ensure smooth operations, team alignment, and a positive, collaborative culture.

Your Impact Will Include:

• Leading by Example: You will serve as a role model for service excellence, professionalism, and teamwork, performing all core CSR duties including scheduling, check-ins, and financial transactions.
• Mentoring the Team: You will support the onboarding and training of new CSRs, providing real-time coaching, feedback, and development planning to help your teammates succeed.
• Solving Problems: You will act as the first point of escalation for client concerns and service recovery, using sound judgment to resolve issues and identifying workflow gaps to suggest improvements.
• Driving Communication: You will build strong relationships across departments (technicians, veterinarians, leadership) and handle sensitive or escalated client conversations with confidence and care.
• Managing Operations: You will support daily front desk coverage, monitor client experience, and ensure the accuracy of scheduling, records, and reporting.
• Championing Culture: You will lead with integrity and empathy, maintaining a calm, supportive presence during high-volume situations and reinforcing hospital values.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of customer service experience is required.
• Strong computer skills, including experience…