Job Description
The Paw Patch Veterinary Hospital opened its doors in 1984 under the leadership of Dr. Erik Tysklind and remains under his experienced leadership to this day. We are a busy, patient-focused practice dedicated to its core values.
Our practice consists of 2 full-time Veterinarians along with several RVTs, support staff, and practice manager, with many members of the team being with the practice for 10+ years. At the Paw Patch, we are a family, with each team member supporting and encouraging the growth of another.
Our team is seeking an enthusiastic, client advocate focused on providing the same 5-star care that our clients and patients have come to know and expect. Our ideal candidate will have prior experience working in a veterinary setting, with Cornerstone software experience being a plus. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, PTO, uniform allowance, and employee discounts.
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Job Description
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
The Paw Patch Veterinary Hospital is seeking a highly organized, compassionate, and motivated Office Manager/Lead Client Service Representative (CSR) to join our team. This hybrid role combines leadership, administrative oversight, and front-desk excellence to ensure an exceptional experience for our clients, patients, and staff. The ideal candidate is a positive, solutions-focused professional with strong communication skills and a passion for supporting a veterinary care team.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Support
- Supervise, mentor, and support the Client Service Representative team.
- Assist with scheduling, workflow coordination, and delegation of front-desk duties.
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training new CSR team members.
- Model and reinforce a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work culture.
- Address staff concerns, escalate issues to management when needed, and facilitate conflict resolution.
- Assist in driving clinic initiatives for growth.
- Scheduling of the CSR team, DVM team, and kennel team.
Client Service & Front Desk Operations
- Provide high-quality, empathetic service to clients both in person and over the phone.
- Manage check-in and check-out processes, appointment scheduling, and medical record updates.
- Handle client communication regarding estimates, invoices, patient status, and follow-up care.
- Assist in resolving client concerns professionally and in alignment with hospital policies.
- Ensure the front-desk area remains clean, organized, and efficient.
Administrative & Operational Oversight
- Oversee daily office operations to ensure smooth workflow and timely task completion.
- Manage inventory of office supplies, forms, and front-desk materials.
- Assist with financial tasks such as invoice review, payment processing, and end-of-day balancing.
- Maintain and update internal protocols, forms, and training materials.
- Assist with compliance tasks, recordkeeping, and policy implementation.
Communication & Coordination
- Serve as a liaison between the CSR team, veterinary technicians, and veterinarians.
- Communicate scheduling adjustments, client updates, and workflow needs to ensure seamless patient care.
- Support hospital initiatives, community outreach, and client education efforts.
Qualifications
We’re looking for:
- Previous veterinary or medical reception experience required; leadership experience strongly preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer-service skills.
- Excellent organization, time-management, and multitasking abilities.
- Proficiency with veterinary practice software, Office Suite, email, online client communication platforms, online clinic stores
- Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced, emotional environment.
- Must be reliable, adaptable, and committed to collaborative teamwork.
Physical & Work Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout the day.
- Comfortable handling occasional pet interactions in lobby settings.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs as needed.
Schedule & Benefits
- Full-time position; schedule may include rotating Saturdays.
Additional Information
Pay Range: $18-$23/hr depending on prior experience
We offer our staff:
- Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees
- Paid Bereavement Program
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Competitive Compensation
- Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster
- Career Development Opportunities
- Referral Bonus Program for most positions!
- Additional Benefits (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc)
- *Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
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