Overnight Weekend Veterinary Receptionist

Department: Receptionists

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Description

• Full-time weekend schedule
• Evening/overnight hours
• Emergency veterinary hospital setting

Some of the responsibilities you will own in this role:

• Greet clients and their pets with a compassionate, professional, and welcoming approach in a fast-paced veterinary emergency hospital.
• Answer incoming phone calls, respond to client questions, and provide exceptional veterinary customer service.
• Serve as a key liaison between clients, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and referring primary care veterinarians (pDVMs).
• Provide timely patient updates and communicate care information under the direction of the veterinary medical team.
• Support clients with empathy and professionalism during stressful, emotional, and emergency situations.

• Collect deposits and process payments for emergency veterinary services, procedures, and hospitalization.
• Clearly explain estimates, pricing, payment policies, and financial requirements to clients.
• Educate clients about available third-party financing options, including CareCredit and Scratchpay.
• Review charges and perform basic financial audits to help ensure accurate and complete invoices.

• Schedule and coordinate emergency veterinary appointments, specialty consultations, rechecks, and patient visits.
• Triage incoming calls and assist with coordinating urgent patient admissions under established hospital protocols.
• Maintain accurate patient information and appointment details in the electronic medical record (EMR) system.
• Coordinate patient flow, client visits, and communication between the front desk and clinical teams.

• Complete and process patient intake forms, consent forms, treatment authorizations, and other medical documentation.
• Obtain and accurately enter client and patient information into the hospital’s EMR system.
• Maintain organized, accurate, and up-to-date veterinary medical records.
• Prepare documentation and paperwork for specialty procedures, hospitalized patients, and emergency cases.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional veterinary reception area and client lobby.
• Work closely with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, assistants, and other hospital staff to support efficient patient care and workflow.
• Assist with escorting clients and patients to exam rooms and coordinating patient visitation.
• Help ensure clear and timely communication between the front desk and medical team.

• Remain calm, organized, and compassionate while assisting with emergency veterinary triage and patient intake.
• Prioritize incoming calls, client needs, and administrative tasks in a high-volume emergency environment.
• Prepare and manage documentation for emergency procedures, specialty services, and hospitalized patients.
• Support the veterinary team during urgent situations while maintaining excellent client communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a veterinary receptionist, veterinary client service representative, veterinary assistant, veterinary technician, or animal hospital receptionist preferred.
• Experience in a veterinary emergency hospital, specialty hospital, or fast-paced veterinary clinic is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a high level of empathy and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and organized in high-stress or emergency situations.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing responsibilities in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
• Basic understanding of veterinary terminology, common medical conditions, and emergency presentations.
• Experience with veterinary practice management or EMR software; familiarity with Instinct or VIA is a plus.
• Comfortable handling financial transactions and confidently discussing estimates, payments, and treatment costs with clients.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate medical and financial records.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to assist with and safely handle patients weighing up to 40 lbs. when needed.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy 24-hour or emergency veterinary hospital environment.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedules
• 401K with company match
• Training and Career development