Veterinary Receptionist -Princeton, NJ

Who we are

Lawrence Animal Hospital is Hiring a Veterinary Receptionist!

Position Details

Role: Veterinary Receptionist 

Status: Full-Time

Salary: $17 - $19 per hour

Schedule: Four-day workweeks with 1-2 Saturday shifts per month

Experience: Veterinary experience preferred; we’re happy to train motivated individuals

Benefits Highlights

Financial Rewards that Grow with You: Competitive pay, 401(k) matching, tuition support, and referral bonuses

Wellness & Peace of Mind: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with supplemental options; up to three weeks of paid parental leave; generous PTO; and employee pet discounts

Professional Growth & Recognition: Quarterly team bonuses, professional development opportunities, continuing education allowance, and uniform allowance

Lifestyle Perks You’ll Appreciate: Six paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and an employee discount program

Ever wonder what it's like to work in the veterinary field and still have a life?

The team at Lawrence Animal Hospital knows all about it. We offer four-day workweeks; we don’t work Sundays or major holidays, so you can show up for our patients and still show up for your own life.

We’re looking for a Veterinary Receptionist to join our fantastic team. With all the advantages of an established, well-managed practice and real opportunities for personal and professional growth, this may be your time. Veterinary experience is preferred, but if you’re motivated and up for a challenge, we’re willing to train you.

Why Our Veterinary Receptionist Love It Here

• Four-day work weeks, no Sundays, and no major holidays
• Lunch breaks on the reg. Yes, they’re real!
• Flexibility with scheduling to support a healthy work-life balance
• Mentoring and support for every team member, including new Veterinary Receptionists learning the ropes
• A clinic culture that celebrates your unique awesomeness
• Occasional coffee runs, ice cream parties, and meals on us
• A team that celebrates birthdays, new babies, anniversaries, and other life events, because they matter
• A workplace where genuinely appreciating each other is more than a motivational poster on the wall
• Support as you grow and advance your career. The more you know, the better off we all are!

What Our Veterinary Receptionist Does

As our Veterinary Receptionist, you’ll be the first friendly voice and face our clients meet. You’ll:

• Answer phones and help clients with questions and requests
• Schedule appointments and keep the day running smoothly
• Greet clients and patients, and handle check-in and check-out
• Communicate clearly between our clients and doctors
• Keep the front desk and lobby clean, tidy, and welcoming
• Help with light cleaning duties around the hospital

What You’ll Bring

• A passion for pets and veterinary care that shines every day
• Empathy for our clients, your coworkers, and yourself
• A sense of humor. Life is short; smile while you still have teeth.
• A desire to grow as a professional and encourage the growth of others
• Veterinary or front desk experience is preferred but not required; we’ll train a motivated Veterinary Receptionist who’s ready to learn

Benefits You Can’t Beat

Financial Benefits

• A flexible approach to compensation that reflects your skill set and future performance
• 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
• 529 Savings Plan
• Tuition Support Program
• 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)
• Up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time employees only; available after one year of service). In states with paid family leave programs, this benefit does not apply.
• Sick Time / Paid Time Off
• Free or 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!

If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners, and to do it with a team that values your time as much as your talent, we’d love to meet you. Bring your warmth, your organization, and your smile, and let’s build something great together.

Apply today and join the team at Lawrence Animal Hospital as our next Veterinary Receptionist!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Lawrence 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.