Relief Client Service Representative at Banfield Pet… · Hermosa…

VCA Coast Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Relief Customer Service representative with previous animal hospital experience to join our team.

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high quality customer service and patient care.

In this position you will be supporting our Doctors and Clients by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients.

We also value honest and direct communication between team members, management and clients. We are community centered, we honor the client/patient relationship and we respect people and pets. We are looking for smiling faces with compassionate, exceptional and superior client service skills and with "Can Do" attitudes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Customer service functions, including: greeting visitors, answering telephones, and guiding clients and their pets to exam rooms • Scheduling and confirming appointments • Placing outbound calls for follow-ups and reaching out to prospective clients • Presenting and explaining fees, including processing payments • Recommending, selecting, and obtaining products and services, including prescriptions • Answering questions regarding products and services, including educating clients on general animal husbandry and non-medical pet care (i.e., heartworm prevention, housebreaking, and flea & tick control) • Managing electronic medical records, reports and correspondence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least two year of proven past experience helping customers in a veterinary Hospital setting • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent • Excellent listening and communication skills • Compassion for pets and people—as well as awareness and understanding of others’ reactions • Proven decision-making skills to choose the most appropriate course of action • The ability to integrate new information into problem-solving • Proficiency in Microsoft Office • Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends and holidays • The ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and be exposed to hazards associated with pets such as allergies, contagious diseases, noises, odors, bites, scratches, and animal waste

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The pay range for this position is $19 to $23 per hour.

Why work at VCA Coast Animal Hospital?

VCA Coast Animal Hospital is a great place to work and learn! We have a fun, fast paced facility with a friendly & positive working environment. We are also walking distance from the beach with an awesome sunset every evening. If you would enjoy taking your lunch break at the Hermosa Beach pier daily than VCA Coast is the hospital for you! We also value honest and direct communication between the team, management and clients. We are community centered, we honor the client/patient relationship and we respect people and pets. We are looking for smiling faces with compassionate, exceptional and superior client service skills and with "Can Do" attitudes.

If you are willing to accept the challenge of performing with an outstanding team of service oriented professionals, we invite you to apply!

We look forward to hearing from you!

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.