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Front Desk Supervisor

Role

Full-time Front Desk Supervisor

Location

Surfside Animal Hospital
3876 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA, US

Description

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Front Desk Supervisor

PetVet Care Centers' Surfside Animal Hospital is currently seeking a Front Desk Supervisor to join their team!

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

  • Local autonomy with national support
  • Career mobility and development opportunities
  • A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.


Position Overview

  • Responsible for ensuring courteous and efficient client service at the hospital, including phone management, payment processing, and receptionist supervision. Also, serves as a receptionist when needed.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise receptionists, including hiring, evaluating, and enforcing policies.
  • Schedule receptionists as per staffing needs and provide backup when necessary.
  • Address client complaints, escalating issues to the Hospital Manager.
  • Manage specialist scheduling and handle financial transactions.
  • Process refunds, returns, credits, and payment plans.
  • Generate billing statements, assist with collections, and prepare end-of-month reports.
  • Serve as a backup to the Hospital Manager for building maintenance.
  • Perform other assigned tasks by the Manager.

Qualifications (Required)

  • Avimark
  • Customer Service experience
  • Vet Assistant skills with an understanding of general practice medicine, verbiage, vaccines and pharmaceuticals
  • 2 years working a front desk at a veterinary hospital
  • Dealing with difficult clients
  • Training coworkers
  • Writing SOP's
  • Financial reconciliation
  • Banking
  • Ally DVM
  • Care Credit/Scratch Pay
  • Invoicing

Schedule

  • Monday-Friday, flexible on shift times
  • Alternating Saturdays as needed
  • Schedules will be fairly consistent and will only change with notice

What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
  • 401(k) with discretionary contribution
  • Team Member Pet Discounts
  • Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
  • CE stipends and career development resources
  • Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
  • Local hospital culture backed by national resources

 

Pay Range
$21$25 USD

At PetVet Care Centers, we’re committed to a Culture of Care — for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With more than 420 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over 11,000 dedicated professionals, including 1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.

Our model is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

You care for pets. We care for you.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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