The Benefits of a Virtual Veterinary Receptionist

We recently emphasized the importance of a clinic receptionist and the vital role they play for veterinary clinics. They ensure smooth operations of any clinic, provide consistent and proper services to clients and allow the veterinary team to focus on what matters most: the animals! 

Understanding the vital role a veterinary receptionist plays, we also know that it is important for the veterinary receptionist to be available to answer any client calls, address client concerns and questions and handle any emergency calls or situations. With these things in mind, we wanted to share the benefits that a virtual receptionist offers to any veterinary clinic. 

A virtual receptionist does not only get to work in the comfort of their own home, which is especially relevant and important to employees since the pandemic began in 2020, but they are able to provide more flexibility to a veterinary clinic. Having a virtual team on hand, a veterinary clinic is able to ensure that they have phone coverage for various times of the day. You can have multiple receptionists working remotely at once, without crowding up the office or having to share resources. Each receptionist is allowed their own equipment and space which allows them to work efficiently and without any distractions. In addition, the virtual receptionist is able to work from a quiet area which leads to a more successful interaction with clients without background noise interrupting the conversation. 

Similarly, with a variety of coverage hours available, virtual receptionists can also offer after hours service. This is especially important when it comes to pet health as our fur babies can get sick during any time of the day, and sometimes without warning. During these emergency situations, it is important for your clients to be able to reach the clinic team right away in order to make sure their pet is properly taken care of and any emergent concerns are addressed right away. We know that a veterinary receptionist is not a trained veterinary tech or veterinarian, but they will be able to filter any incoming after hours calls and determine the best next step accordingly. 

A virtual receptionist, most likely working remotely from home, will always be available to answer calls and handle logistical tasks. This is especially true during unanticipated clinic shutdowns due to weather emergencies, power outages or other unforeseeable circumstances. An in person employee would need to find a way to get to the clinic, sometimes in severe weather, in order to call clients and inform them of any closures or changes to schedule. With a virtual receptionist on the team, you not only minimize any risks and inconveniences for employees, but also effectively and quickly communicate any scheduling changes with your clients. By taking away the time and effort it would take for the receptionist to commute to the office, they are able to devote more time and energy to the tasks at hand.  

While we all love face to face interaction with our clients, it is important to understand the benefits of and sometimes the need for a virtual receptionist. With someone working remotely to handle all calls and administrative responsibilities, the clinic team is able to devote their full attention and time to taking care of their patients. The receptionist will meet client needs, while the clinic team meets patient needs! 

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