Tri Lake Animal Hospital and Referral Centre is currently welcoming a full-time customer service-focused Client Care Team Member to join our hospital as our newest Referral Coordinator. This great opportunity includes a range of responsibilities that directly attributes 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!
What you need:
As this position demands a base level of veterinary knowledge upon entry, we will require eligible applicants to have 2 years of prior experience in a veterinary clinical setting. Previous experience with referral services will be considered an asset.
Additional responsibilities and qualities for this role are:
Create a warm and welcoming environment for our patient and pet parents
Assisting veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments when required
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
Schedule: The role is a Full-time position, typically featuring a Sunday to Wednesday schedule. While this will be the primary schedule, we do offer services 7 days a week so there will be occasional exceptions to accommodate vacation schedules and business needs. You will also be required to share in the Stat holiday coverage.
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 at wally.shishakly@vca.com, or careers.canada@vca.com for further information, or click Apply Now!
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