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Lead Veterinary Receptionist

The Highlands Veterinary Hospital (NJ)Full-time2026-10-07 → 2026-10-22

Core

Lead a front desk team at a veterinary hospital, ensuring smooth workflow, exceptional client service, and accurate scheduling while supporting patient care.

Role type

Senior front desk operations lead (veterinary)

Builds

Client-facing service experience and operational efficiency for a veterinary practice

Domain

Veterinary services / Healthcare administration

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Leadership and mentoring, conflict resolution, scheduling and check-in/check-out, invoicing and payment processing, telephone screening, animal handling and safety, medication pick-up verification, veterinary software proficiency

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

Veterinary software systems

Responsibilities

Guide and mentor the front desk team; assist with training and onboarding new staff; resolve conflicts among front desk staff; screen telephone calls and assist with escalated calls; ensure accurate scheduling and client communication; process estimates and payments; escort clients and patients safely; assist with medication pick-up and verification; maintain front desk organization and efficiency.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC