Veterinary Receptionist

North Mecklenburg Animal Hospital is located beside Lake Norman in Cornelius, North Carolina, which is a quick 20 minute drive to the heart of uptown Charlotte and a short road-trip away from the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway or the Carolina coast.

Do you have a bright, positive personality and the drive to provide top-notch customer service? North Mecklenburg Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Patient Care Coordinator (PCC). The PCC is the leading example of outstanding customer service for visitors entering the hospital. PCC’s greet clients and patients, check in and out, schedule appointments, and handle phone calls. They manage communications and maintain a smooth flow of operations within the hospital. PCC’s ensure clients receive a positive, memorable experience while visiting North Mecklenburg Animal Hospital. If you are engaging, energetic, and compassionate, this could be the position for you! Being a team player is critical. General skills in administrative duties and computers are an asset. Veterinary experience is a plus. Evening and weekend availability required. Learn more about us via our website at www.nmah.com.

Job description

• Greets clients, responds to questions; checks patients in/out, and handles payments.
• Answers phone calls, which may involve screening for service needs, and scheduling appointments. Can manage a multi-line phone system.
• Handles incoming and outgoing mail, e-mail, and texts with excellent communication skills. 
• Monitors client waiting area to ensure cleanliness.
• Documents and maintains client and patient information to keep records up to date.
• Escalates complex matters to senior staff.
• Is able to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively

Pay: 

• Starting at $13/hr. Pay increases with experience and certifications.

Benefits for Full time Employees:

• Medical, Vision, Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada.  Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. 

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next 

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. 

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.