Client Services Specialist

Job Summary

The Client Services Specialist is an invaluable member of the hospital team who works directly with a Hospital Manager and supporting medical staff to provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a smooth and efficient flow of clients and patients through the animal hospital.

Job Responsibilities

· Follows established policy and procedures in scheduling clients for prompt treatment of ill and/or injured patients, as well as proper scheduling of patients in need of vaccinations, rechecks, surgeries, in-hospital procedures, and other services that require the doctors’ and technicians’ time.

· Helps with client reminders for annual health assessments, parasite checks, dentistry, senior care, etc.

· Invoices clients, collects fees, and obtains authorization for credit charges following the credit policies of the hospital.

· Demonstrates basic emergency procedures and can give proper information on transporting the patient to the hospital. Responsible for advising hospital staff about incoming emergencies.

· Maintains appearance and cleanliness of the waiting room and reception area, including re-stocking of products, office supplies, client educational materials, hospital brochures, etc.

· Prepares and sends welcome letters, new client information packets, referral and thank you letters, condolences, long wait notes, and other correspondence for the doctors and/or Hospital Manager.

· Demonstrates a full working knowledge of PIMS procedures and functional applications.

Skills and Basic Qualifications

· High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

· Prior client service experience in related area preferred but not required

· Proper telephone etiquette and client service excellence

· Basic veterinary medical knowledge, including products and services

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, e-mail, and practice management software experience preferred)

· Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and still attend to details

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Debbie.Kaufman@NVA.com

Exciting Opportunity - Equine Ambulatory Technician!

Fairfield Equine seeks a highly qualified, energetic, go-getter to join our Equine Ambulatory Technician team headquartered in Newtown, Connecticut. The ideal candidate must have experience working with horses in a veterinary setting. This challenging position requires some travel as well as relocation during the winter season to our satellite practice in Wellington, Florida.

Fairfield Equine is a multiple-veterinarian equine sports medicine practice offering services including lameness, surgery, MRI, scintigraphy, 24-hour emergencies, ambulatory, wellness and diagnostic imaging.

We offer excellent compensation and benefits. Wages are DOQ.

Qualifications:

- Passion for veterinary medicine with show horse background.

- Prior equine vet tech experience a plus but not required.

- Licensed Veterinary Technician a plus.

- Excellent horse-handling, communication, customer service, and organizational skills.

- Ability to manage horses of different disciplines.

- Ability to carry up to 70 pounds for a short distance and jog horses for lameness exams.

- Self-motivated, positive attitude with strong work eithic and good time management skills.

- Efficiently multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

- Ability to travel for extended periods.

Background check, motor vehicle records history, and drug testing required.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Debbie.Kaufman@NVA.com, and refer to position #FEA-AMB920.