Part-Time

Client Service Representative / Veterinary Assistant

Innovetive Petcare

Innovetive Petcare

51-200 employees

Operational support for veterinary practices

Compensation Overview

$18 - $20/hr

Huntington Station, NY, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; on-site at West Hills North Veterinary Clinic in Huntington, NY.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (2)
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Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multitask and remain calm in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfort working with animals of all sizes and temperaments
Responsibilities
  • Greeting clients with a warm and professional demeanor
  • Managing appointments and front desk flow
  • Supporting communication between the veterinary team and pet owners
  • Assisting with safe restraint of cats and dogs during exams and procedures
  • Helping maintain a smooth, organized, and efficient hospital environment
  • Greet clients and patients warmly, in person and by phone
  • Schedule appointments, check patients in and out, and manage the daily calendar
  • Answer multi-line phones, route calls appropriately, and handle client inquiries
  • Process payments, invoices, and medical records accurately
  • Communicate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and professional front desk area
  • Handle sensitive situations with empathy, professionalism, and discretion
  • Assist in the safe restraint of cats and dogs during examinations and procedures (training provided)
  • Support the veterinary team with basic clinical tasks and patient flow as needed
  • Help maintain a clean and organized treatment and exam space
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience as a veterinary assistant, veterinary receptionist, medical receptionist, or customer service professional preferred
  • Basic computer proficiency; experience with veterinary practice management software is a plus
  • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Innovetive Petcare partners with veterinary practices to support their growth and professional development. It handles day-to-day business operations so veterinary teams can focus on delivering high-quality medical care to pets and owners. The company works by forming partnerships with practices, providing operational support, education, and staff development, and earning revenue from these partnerships and services offered. What sets Innovetive Petcare apart is its emphasis on local, community-focused relationships and ongoing professional development and workplace culture, rather than just services. The company’s goal is to help veterinary practices grow sustainably while improving patient care and creating fulfilling workplaces.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Metalmark Capital raised new fund in 2026 to fuel Innovetive's growth.
  • Audax Private Debt financed add-on acquisitions for practice expansion.
  • Docsidevet partnership enhances operational and technological capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Vets First Choice erodes Innovetive's 80-clinic footprint in Southeast US.
  • Thrive Pet Healthcare poaches staff in Georgia and Tennessee with higher pay.
  • FTC antitrust probe forces divestitures of Innovetive's rapid clinic growth.

What makes Innovetive Petcare unique

  • Innovetive Petcare preserves full medical autonomy for partner clinics amid consolidation.
  • Provides operational support in HR, payroll, marketing, and training to vets.
  • Fosters entrepreneurial culture with work-life balance and team retention.

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