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About the Role

Columbus Central Veterinary Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Receptionist!

Position Details

• Role: Veterinary receptionist
• Status: Part-time
• Salary: $18 – $19 per hour
• Schedule: Part-time on weekdays. Rotating Saturday shifts

Columbus Central Veterinary Hospital is a progressive small animal multi-doctor practice located in Columbus, NJ. We are currently seeking a veterinary receptionist to join our fantastic team. We're looking for someone who is friendly, compassionate, and a self-starter with experience in computers and client communications. Does that sound like you? We'd love to hear from you!

Our Veterinary Receptionists are the face of our practice, playing a vital part in building our community reputation and supporting our clients and patients. This is an excellent opportunity to join an outstanding practice and start building your career in the veterinary industry! Our ideal candidate has a passion for animal welfare and client relations, is open to taking charge of our social media presence, and is looking to grow their career in the veterinary field!

We know a happy, healthy staff is essential to comprehensive patient care. We enjoy a positive clinic culture and a schedule that facilitates a proper work-life balance.

Why You Will Love it Here

• Consistent scheduling for a proper work-life balance
• Team-first culture that’s supportive, fun, and big on growth
• Leadership that listens and invests in your development
• Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways

What Our Veterinary Receptionists Bring

• Confidence handling high call volume and juggling competing priorities

• Compassionate communication skills, especially in sensitive or emotional situations

• Ability to explain basic services, policies, and next steps clearly to clients

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle client concerns with empathy

• Familiarity with veterinary terminology and hospital workflows (preferred

What You’ll Do

• Greet clients and patients with warmth and professionalism
• Answer phones, route calls appropriately, and respond to voicemails promptly
• Schedule appointments and manage a multi-doctor calendar efficiently
• Check patients in/out and ensure accurate client and patient information
• Collect payments, process invoices, and review estimates with clients

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset 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)
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/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!

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Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core values at Columbus Central Veterinary Hospital 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.