- Salary
- $17 – $20/hr
- Location
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Type
- Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Veterinary Client Coordinator - Part-Time
Department: Veterinary Technicians
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 / hour
Description
Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role:
- Review and explain medical and surgical treatment estimates in a clear, compassionate manner.
- Help clients understand the veterinarian’s recommendations for diagnostics, treatments, and hospitalization.
- Discuss payment options and assist with financing applications such as CareCredit and Scratchpay.
- Collect deposits and process payments accurately and confidentially.
- Serve as the primary non-medical point of contact for families with hospitalized pets, providing updates on treatment plans, costs, and estimate revisions under veterinary direction.
- Guide families through the euthanasia process with empathy and professionalism.
- Explain what to expect during humane euthanasia and answer questions with sensitivity.
- Review cremation services, memorial keepsakes, paw prints, and aftercare options.
- Provide resources for families making quality-of-life decisions for aging or terminally ill pets.
- Prepare and maintain comfort rooms to provide a peaceful, respectful environment for families saying goodbye.
- Partner closely with emergency veterinarians, specialists, veterinary technicians, and client service teams to ensure seamless communication.
- Help resolve client concerns, financial challenges, and emotionally charged situations with patience and compassion.
- Maintain accurate documentation of treatment estimates, financial agreements, consent forms, and euthanasia authorizations within the practice management system.
Qualifications
- 2–3 years of experience in a veterinary hospital, human healthcare setting, hospice, social work, counseling, or another client-focused medical environment.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Comfortable discussing medical estimates and handling large financial transactions.
- Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to remain calm during high-stress situations.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain professionalism while supporting grieving families.
- Experience in an emergency or specialty veterinary hospital.
- Familiarity with veterinary software such as Instinct, Weave, Oliver, or other veterinary practice management systems.
- Training or certification in veterinary grief counseling, social work, hospice, or pet loss support.