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New Paltz Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Receptionist!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Receptionist
Status: Full-time
Salary: $18.00–$20.00 per hour
Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts; no weekends, nights, or major holidays

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays and an Employee Assistance Program

Looking for a Veterinary Receptionist Role with Real Work-Life Balance?

New Paltz Animal Hospital is ready to hire a Veterinary Receptionist to join our fantastic team. With all the advantages of an established, well-managed practice and opportunities for personal and professional growth, this may be your time.

Experience in the veterinary field is preferred; however, we are willing to train motivated individuals who are up for a challenge. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to work in veterinary medicine and still have a life, our team knows all about it. We offer 4-day work weeks and do not work nights, weekends, or major holidays.

Why Our Veterinary Receptionists Love New Paltz Animal Hospital

• Mentoring and support for all team members
• Flexibility with scheduling to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• Opportunity to use your veterinary skills to better your community
• A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
• Regular lunch breaks
• 4-day work weeks
• No nights, weekends, or holiday hours
• Support as you grow and advance your career

What You’ll Do

• Greet clients and patients with warmth and professionalism
• Answer phones and schedule appointments efficiently
• Assist with client check-in and check-out
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients and team members
• Maintain accurate client and patient records
• Support the veterinary team and anticipate the needs of DVM staff
• Help keep the front desk organized and running smoothly
• Contribute to efficient hospital workflow and exceptional client care

What Our Veterinary Receptionists Bring

• Previous veterinary experience preferred, but motivated learners are welcome
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Confidence to own tasks and responsibilities to deliver positive outcomes
• Ability to anticipate team and patient needs
• Compassion for clients, patients, coworkers, and yourself
• Willingness to grow as a professional and support the growth of others
• Appreciation for puppy kisses and kitty headbutts

The Extras You’ll Actually Feel

• A supportive team that values mentorship and professional growth
• A clinic culture that celebrates individuality and teamwork
• Regular breaks and scheduling that support self-care
• Opportunities to continue learning and advancing your veterinary career
• Meaningful work helping pets and their families every day

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)
• 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/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!

We look forward to your contributions toward a meaningful mission where you will make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners. Apply today and join the New Paltz Animal Hospital team!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at New Paltz Animal 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.