If you are interested in a career in the field of veterinary medicine or veterinary business operations, this is an excellent entry point into our industry! No prior veterinary experience required.

VCA Alderwood Companion Animal Hospital, located in Lynnwood, is seeking an extraordinary Client Service Representative who identifies themselves as a personable, highly professional animal and people lover. Our hospital started as a small family practice that provided excellent client service and top quality veterinary medicine and we have strived to maintain that same culture.

The Client Service Representative (CSR) is the client's first point of contact with our hospital and is responsible for initiating hospital resources related to the needs of their pet, such as scheduling general practice appointments for new and existing clients. Client Service Representatives are also the last point of contact for each client and their pet, giving them the crucial role of making each client experience begin and end with excellence.

As the face of our hospital, the Client Service Representative also sets the stage as we build and maintain each client's trust and confidence in our abilities, helping to develop the relationships we have with our clients, thereby enhancing their experience.

Some of the job functions include but are not limited to the following:

Demonstrate excellence in customer service - we're very serious about this!

Compassion for pets and people

Proven decision making skills to choose the most appropriate course of action

The ability to communicate and integrate new information into problem solving

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

The ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and be exposed to hazards such as allergies, contagious diseases, noises, odors, bites, scratches and animal waste

While this position does not have any clinical duties, the CSR will work hand-in-hand with our amazing Veterinary Assistants, Technicians, and Veterinarians as well as Hospital and Regional Leadership.

The CSR is the pivot around which the hospital operates and is responsible for:

Client service functions, including greeting visitors, handling multiple telephone calls simultaneously

Scheduling and confirming appointments

Presenting and explaining fees

Processing payments

Managing electronic medical records and related correspondence

Ensuring that our facility is neat and clean at all times- both inside and outside

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Wellness

401k retirement savings plan with company matchHealth/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation servicesPaid parental, vacation and sick leaveInnovative associate health and wellbeing department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)

Additional Benefits

Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets100% paid professional liability coverage100% paid life insurance100% paid short-term disability insuranceAccess to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

Salary: $19.50-$21/hr DOE

We also offer a challenging, rewarding and fun work environment that is full of opportunities for personal and professional growth!

Seriously, if you love animals and people and can deliver an outstanding service experience to our clients, please come join us!

To apply, please follow this link:

For more information about our hospital please visit us at: https://vcahospitals.com/alderwood-companion

*Because we are continuously focused on the needs of our patients and clients, we cannot accept correspondence from candidates in person.*

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.