About this role
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Join the Team at Dakota Veterinary Center as a Full-Time Client Service Representative!
Dakota Veterinary Center in White Plains, New York is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Full-Time Client Service Representative to join our team!
Our Client Service Representatives are such an important part of the hospital and the experience we provide to our clients and patients. From answering that first phone call and welcoming families into the hospital to coordinating appointments and communicating with our medical team, our CSRs help make sure every client feels supported and every patient receives the care and attention they deserve. We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people, communicates with kindness and professionalism, thrives in a busy veterinary environment, and understands that exceptional client service is an important part of exceptional veterinary care.
Position: Full-Time Client Service Representative
Compensation: $19–$23/hour, based on experience
📍 Location:
Dakota Veterinary Center
381 Dobbs Ferry Road
White Plains, NY 10607
Get to Know Dakota Veterinary Center
🌐 Website:
https://dakotaveterinarycenter.com/
🐾 Meet Our Team:
https://dakotaveterinarycenter.com/our-veterinary-staff/
About Dakota Veterinary Center
Dakota Veterinary Center has been caring for pets and families from its current White Plains location since 2001.
Our philosophy is centered around providing pets and their families with the personal attention they deserve and the expert, compassionate veterinary care they expect. We understand that pets are an important part of the family, and our veterinarians and support team work together to provide high-quality medicine while creating an exceptional experience for our clients throughout every stage of their pet's life.
Our hospital provides comprehensive care for dogs, cats, and rabbits, including preventive and wellness care, dentistry, diagnostics, surgery, laboratory services, radiology, ultrasound, medical boarding, and more.
Just as importantly, Dakota Veterinary Center has an experienced support team with team members who have grown their careers within the hospital over many years. We value teamwork, communication, compassion, and creating an environment where people who love veterinary medicine can continue to learn and grow.
Hospital Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
Why You'll Love Working Here
🐾 Established veterinary hospital serving the White Plains community for more than 20 years
🐾 Experienced and dedicated veterinary and support team
🐾 Opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with clients and their pets
🐾 Collaborative environment where communication and teamwork are important
🐾 Exposure to a wide variety of veterinary services and patient needs
🐾 Opportunity to work with dogs, cats, and rabbits
🐾 Training, professional development, and opportunities to continue growing within veterinary medicine
🐾 A role where your communication and client service skills directly contribute to the care of our patients
What You'll Do
Client Service & Communication
- Greet clients warmly and professionally and help create a welcoming experience from the moment they enter the hospital.
- Answer incoming phone calls and assist clients with questions regarding appointments, services, hospital policies, and general information.
- Schedule appointments and procedures while helping maintain an organized and efficient hospital schedule.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients throughout their experience with our hospital.
- Help clients navigate routine questions and connect them with the appropriate medical team member when needed.
Check-In & Check-Out
- Efficiently manage client and patient check-ins while confirming and updating necessary information.
- Process payments accurately and provide invoices and receipts.
- Coordinate smooth check-out experiences and schedule follow-up appointments as needed.
- Help ensure accurate communication between clients and the veterinary team.
- Maintain a calm and compassionate approach when assisting clients who may be worried or emotional about their pets.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate electronic and paper medical records.
- Complete administrative responsibilities including scanning, filing, data entry, and documentation.
- Maintain and update client and patient information within the hospital's practice management system.
- Assist with appointment and schedule management throughout the day.
- Help keep the reception and client-facing areas organized and welcoming.
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, assistants, and fellow client service team members to support efficient patient flow.
- Communicate client concerns, schedule changes, special requests, and important information to the appropriate team members.
- Support coworkers during busy periods and contribute to a positive, collaborative hospital environment.
- Help create a seamless experience between our clients and medical team.
More Than a Receptionist
Our Client Service Representatives are much more than receptionists. They are an essential part of our veterinary team and often serve as the connection between our clients and medical staff. The right person for this position will be warm, professional, organized, compassionate, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities throughout the day.
Veterinary medicine can also be fast-paced and emotional. Our CSRs need to be able to remain calm and helpful while balancing phones, appointments, client questions, medical team communication, and the unexpected situations that naturally happen in a veterinary hospital.
What We're Looking For
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with a friendly and professional demeanor.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- Comfort using computers and learning veterinary practice management software.
- Empathy and patience when working with clients who may be anxious or concerned about their pets.
- Dependability and a team-oriented attitude.
- Genuine interest in veterinary medicine and creating an exceptional experience for clients and their pets.
- Previous veterinary receptionist, Client Service Representative, veterinary assistant, or animal hospital experience is strongly preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
$19–$23 per hour, based on experience
Full-time team members are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Tuition Assistance
- Uniform Allowance
- Discounted Veterinary Care for Personal Pets
Veterinary Innovative Partners (VIP) is a network of veterinarian-owned-and-operated hospitals across twelve states. VIP is guided by a mission to provide veterinarians and their teams with all the resources, mentorship, and autonomy they need to thrive personally and professionally while giving pets the best possible care.
Join the VIP family, where our team members are our top priority to ensure best-in-class personalized care, ownership and accountability, trust, and an exceptional work environment
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