Job Description

Are you passionate about community support and providing exceptional service? Become a vital part of our compassionate and community-focused veterinary clinic team, as a Client Service Representative In this role, you’ll be the first point of contact for pet owners—helping schedule appointments, manage communications, and ensure a smooth experience from check-in to checkout.

Our clinics are committed to delivering high-quality veterinary care at affordable rates, with additional discounts available based on income. If you’re looking for a meaningful role where you can make a difference in the lives of pets and their people, we’d love to meet you! 🐾

Here's a snapshot of the job:

Pay: $18.00/hour

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan with 4% company match
• 15 days of Paid Time Off in your first year + Paid and Floating Holidays
• Work-life balance

Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours/week

• 4 days per week: set schedule of Monday-Thursday (Saturday-Monday off)
• 10 hour shifts between the hours of 7:00am - 5:30pm

Location: Golden Valley, MN would be your home site, with occasional shifts at our St. Paul site.

Application Requirements: Please include current resume

The Client Services Representative is responsible for the daily coordination and scheduling of Veterinary Center Spay/Neuter, Wellness, Dental, and Specialty surgery appointments.

Here's what you'd be doing:

Client Services:

• Greet clients and maintain a professional and welcoming environment.
• Answer incoming phone calls and make outgoing calls to return voice messages.
• Respond to email inquiries regarding services.
• Schedule clients for services.
• Prepare and ensure proper paperwork and consent forms are completed prior to services.
• Collect payment from clients.
• Email invoices, receipts, and records as needed.
• Make reminder, follow up, and no-show calls for services.
• Escalate complex client questions and concerns as appropriate.

Communication and Culture:

• Communicate in a positive and professional manner with customers, other employees, and volunteers.
• Promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion to make AHS a welcoming environment for all.

Technology:

• Accurately enter and maintain client files and required information in Evet.
• Manage and view work schedule in Makeshift.
• Clock in and out of shifts using ADP.
• Monitor AHS email and other messaging software.

Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Schedule and Attendance:

• Required to be on time to scheduled shifts during operational hours which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Attend and participate in regular team meetings and one-on-one meetings with direct leader.
• May be required to work at a different site based on department needs.
• May be required to attend occasional off-site meetings and events.

Work Environment:

• Primarily desk based.
• Exposure to unpleasant odors, chemicals, and noises, including barking.

Requirements

Experience:

• 2+ years of customer service experience required.
• Experience scheduling appointments and/or serving at a reception desk preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong administrative and process management skills.
• Strong multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with computers, specifically a working knowledge of Microsoft products.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged sitting at a desk.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.

Emotional Demands:

• Must be comfortable with the emotional aspect of work in the veterinary field, including the use of humane euthanasia.

Transportation:

• Reliable transportation required.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

About AHS

Every year, Animal Humane Society provides direct care and services to help thousands of animals in need across Minnesota.

As one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, AHS is transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities. From innovative medical and behavior programs to investments in outreach and advocacy, we’re advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere.

Why Work Here

• Make a difference in the lives of animals and people
• Join a team of coworkers who love animals as much as you do
• Work-life balance
• Unique animal adoption benefits and discounts on veterinary care and pet supplies
• Health insurance coverage for full time staff includes the following: medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account for health care expenses and dependent care, voluntary accident insurance; critical illness insurance; hospital indemnity insurance; employee- paid supplemental life; employee-paid accidental death & dismemberment; and long term disability insurance.
• Employer-paid benefits for full time staff includes the following: basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term disability.
• Support for student loans: we are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
• Mental Health and Counseling Support: all employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program with 3 free counseling sessions per year
• 401(K) for part-time and full-time staff
• Nine paid holidays for full-time staff
• Paid floating holidays for part-time and full-time staff (up to 4 days per year based on start date)
• Paid Time Off for part time and full time staff (amount is based on hours worked and FTE status)
• Paid parent leave for full-time staff

Our Organizational Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

As an organization dedicated to making the world a more humane and compassionate place for animals, we know that people are at the heart of all that we do. Animal Humane Society’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity is essential to our mission and shapes our culture, our work, and the services we provide.

At AHS we embrace and honor the inherent dignity and diverse experiences of our team members, volunteers, board members, partners, clients, and visitors, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or income. Working together to instill equity and inclusivity within our organization will allow us to better serve the people and animals of Minnesota, and ultimately have a positive impact on animals in our care.