Employee Costs

Hiring a full-time receptionist in Seattle typically costs $50,000+ annually. But that's just the salary. You'll also need to budget for:

• Health insurance (~$500-800/month)
• Payroll taxes (~8-10%)
• Workers' compensation insurance
• Paid time off and sick days
• Training time and materials
• Office equipment and workspace

Total first-year cost: $65,000-$75,000

OAK AI Receptionist

OAK AI costs a fraction of a traditional employee—typically $200-400 per month depending on your call volume and features. No hidden costs. No benefits. No surprises.

A human receptionist works 9-5 (if you're lucky). Clients calling outside business hours get a voicemail—and possibly miss booking that appointment to a competitor. OAK AI never sleeps.

• 24/7 availability: Answer calls and texts anytime, including evenings and weekends
• No missed calls: Every client inquiry is captured
• Instant response: No waiting on hold

Humans make mistakes. They have bad days, get distracted, misunderstand dog names, or write down incorrect phone numbers. OAK AI performs identically every single interaction.

• Spelling is always perfect
• Information is consistently formatted
• No missed details about grooming preferences or allergies
• Professional tone every time

Expanding to a second location? Hiring another receptionist costs another