**Veterinary Reception, Client Care** **Lake Country, BC (north of Kelowna)** **Tri Lake Animal Hospital and Referral Centre** is currently welcoming a full-time customer service focused Veterinary Reception, Client Care to join our team. This great opportunity includes a range of responsibilities that directly attribute to the efficient and effective daily operation of the hospital. Your primary responsibility is to ensure our clients and their pets feel welcomed, expertly cared for, and appreciated! Additional responsibilities and qualities for this role are: + Create a warm and welcoming environment for our patient and pet parents + Ability to answer a multi-line phone system and track and book appointments effectively + Placing outbound calls to pet parents for follow-up and future appointment bookings + Respond and manage email correspondence; clients, referring veterinarians & internal office messages + Admitting and discharging pet patients + Invoicing/billing; creating estimates and explaining fees, obtaining pet owner confirmation and processing payments + Scheduling appointments + Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting people at ease and creating a welcoming environment + Strong organizational skills + General housekeeping duties; cleanliness of reception area, pet holding areas and common areas including the removal of animal waste + Willingness to learn more regarding; veterinary services, updated medical office procedures and assisting the Veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments **Compensation:** $17.50 to $22.00 per hour. The hourly rate range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. **What VCA Canada Offers** Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture you can thrive in: **_We have the right fit for you!_** + A caring culture of **_Wellness and Appreciation_** ! + Competitive wages and benefits! + **_Employer match (5%) group RRSP plan_** – Planning for your future just got easier with VCA Canada! + Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time + Annual uniform allowance + Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here! + Referral Bonus Rewards + E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus + Virtual health care (telemedicine) offering quick access to quality care + Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA initiatives + Generous personal pet care discounts + And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps! **Email** : Wally Shishakly, Assistant General Manager, wally.shishakly@vca.com for further information, or click **Apply Now!** **Click “Apply Now”** _VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know._ **If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.**