Careers

About the Role

South Orange Animal Hospital is hiring a Veterinary Receptionist!

Position Details

• Role: Veterinary Receptionist
• Status: Full-time or Part-time
• Salary: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour, based on experience 
• Schedule: Flexible schedule with rotating Saturdays, no nights or holiday hours 

Love animals and want to make a real difference every day?  At South Orange Animal Hospital, we know that every great veterinary team starts with an amazing client care team. Our receptionists are the welcoming faces (and voices!) that help pets get the care they need and ensure their owners feel supported every step of the way.  We’re a long-standing, community-focused practice that values compassion, teamwork, and a genuine love of animals. If you’re friendly, organized, and love helping others, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Why Our Veterinary Receptionists Love South Orange Animal Hospital

• Heartwarming Work: Every day brings new furry faces and opportunities to make someone’s day brighter.

• Supportive Team: You’ll be part of a fun, professional group that works together and celebrates each other’s wins.

• Room to Grow: We value curiosity and personal growth—there’s always something new to learn in veterinary medicine!

• Work-Life Balance: We offer consistent scheduling, a collaborative culture, and comprehensive benefits to help you thrive.

What Our Veterinary Receptionists Bring

• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A friendly, positive, and professional demeanor
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Comfort with multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• A genuine love for animals and the people who care for them
• Prior veterinary or medical office experience is a plus, but not required

What You’ll Do

As a Veterinary Receptionist, you’ll be the first point of contact for our clients and a vital member of our care team. You’ll:

• Let your passion for excellent patient care shine — every day
• Greet clients with warmth and professionalism—both in person and over the phone
• Schedule appointments and manage the flow of patients throughout the day
• Process payments and maintain accurate client and patient records
• Communicate clearly with clients about services, estimates, and follow-up care
• Support the medical team by ensuring appointments run smoothly and clients feel cared for from start to finish
• Celebrate the moments that matter — birthdays, babies, anniversaries
• Listen like a pro as clients share why their pet is the G.O.A.T.

Benefits That Have Your Back

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
• Referral bonus program

Wellness Benefits

• Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
• Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
• All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only)
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
• Pet discounts on services and products
• Pet food discount program

Workplace Benefits

• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education allowance
• Uniform allowance

Lifestyle Benefits

• Six paid holidays (full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join Our Team! 

Join a team where compassion meets connection—where you can grow, laugh, and make a real difference every day.  Apply today and become part of the South Orange Animal Hospital family!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at South Orange Animal Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That’s why we’re committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.