Veterinary Receptionist - St. Augustine, FL

Experienced Veterinary Receptionist Wanted

Jackson Veterinary Hospital is looking for an experienced Veterinary Receptionist to join our fantastic team. Our receptionists are an essential part of the client experience, helping every pet owner feel welcomed, informed, and supported from the moment they call or walk through our doors.

We're proud of our positive, well-being-focused culture and our commitment to creating a workplace where team members can do meaningful work without sacrificing life outside the hospital. With a four-day workweek, no nights, no on-call shifts, and no holiday hours, you'll have a schedule designed with work-life balance in mind.

What You'll Do

• Welcome clients and patients with warmth, professionalism, and compassion
• Answer incoming phone calls and provide exceptional customer service
• Schedule appointments and help manage the daily appointment calendar
• Check clients and patients in and out efficiently
• Process payments and maintain accurate client and patient information
• Communicate hospital services, policies, and next steps clearly to clients
• Manage messages, reminders, and basic administrative tasks
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming reception area
• Collaborate with doctors, technicians, assistants, and fellow receptionists to support smooth hospital workflow
• Provide calm, compassionate support during both routine and emotional visits

What You'll Bring

• Previous veterinary receptionist experience required
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Professional, compassionate approach to clients and coworkers
• Confidence using computers and learning veterinary practice-management software
• Dependability, reliability, and a positive attitude
• Team-first mindset and willingness to help wherever needed
• Genuine passion for helping pets and the people who love them

The Extras You'll Actually Feel

• A team that genuinely enjoys working together
• Leaders who appreciate your hard work and ideas
• A schedule that gives you time to enjoy life outside the hospital
• Opportunities to continue learning and growing professionally
• A workplace where your role in the client experience is truly valued
• The satisfaction of making every client and patient feel cared for

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 (full-time only)
• 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 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!

Think you're the Veterinary Receptionist we've been dreaming of? We'd love to meet you.

Apply today and discover why Jackson Veterinary Hospital is such a rewarding place to continue building your veterinary career.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Jackson Veterinary Hospital and Vetcor. We are committed to building an inclusive, equitable workplace where every team member feels safe being their authentic self, truly belongs, and is empowered to reach their highest potential.