Sample Voicemail Messages and Greetings
Every once in a while, we all miss our phone calls. Perhaps inadvertently or we simply don’t want to be disturbed or reached. However, you can still let your caller know you’re there for them by leaving a voicemail message or greeting. Good Voicemail messages are usually short, straight to the point and let your friends or customers know why you’re not available and how they can best get in contact with you.
If you’re looking for guidance on how to record the perfect voicemail message, below are some voicemail greeting examples to get you started.
Sample Voicemail Messages and Greetings for Businesses and Persons Out of Work
Thanks for calling [your company]. We’re looking forward to speaking with you. Let us call you back as soon as we are available by leaving your name, contact information and the reason for your call. Have a great day.
Hi, this is [Name]. I am currently out of town and will be returning on August 9. If you leave me a message that includes your name, telephone number and reason for calling, I will return your call when I get back.
Thank you for calling. You have reached the office of [Name]. I am out of town and will return on [Return date]. If this is an emergency, please call my answering service at [Phone number]. The answering service is operational 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Alternatively, please leave a detailed message explaining the reason for your call after the sound of the beep and I will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you.
You’ve reached [company name]. We can’t take your call right now, let us call you back! Please leave us your name, number, the reason for your call and the best time to call you back – we don’t want to miss you again. Talk to you soon.
Hello, you have reached the voicemail of [Name]. I am currently out of the office and will return on [Return date]. I will be checking my voicemail messages periodically, so please leave me a message and I will return your call as soon as possible. If you need immediate assistance, please contact my assistant, [Assistant’s] at [Number] extension [Extension].
Hi, you’ve reached [your name] at [your company]. Sorry I missed your call. I’m especially busy today, but if you leave me your name, phone number, and a brief message, I’ll get back to you within the day. Chat soon!
Hi! We’re glad you called [company name]. We’re happy to help but we are either on the line with another client or on the go! Please let us know your name, number, and reason for your call today. As soon as we become available, we will call you right back. Thanks!
Hi, you’ve reached [company name]. We can’t take your call right now but we will call you back as soon as we’re available. Please leave your name, number and reason for your call. We know your time is precious, so to skip the back and forth, kindly leave a few different times of day that work best with your schedule and we will do our best to reach you then! Have a great day.
Hey, this is [your name] at [X company]. Right now, I’m on vacation and won’t be back in the office until [month]! Please leave me your name, phone number, and the reason you are calling and I will get back to you then. If it’s urgent, you can email details at [company email] and one of our team members will reach out to you. Have a great day.
Hi! Thanks for calling [company name/your name]. Please leave a brief message and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Have a great day!
Cool and Funny Voicemail Messages and Greetings for Personal Use on Your Cell Phone
Hi. I am probably home, I’m just avoiding someone I don’t like. Leave me a message, and if I don’t call back, it’s you.
A is for academics, B is for beer. One of those reasons is why we’re not here. So leave a message.
No one answers phone calls anymore; send me a text.
Hello. This is a magic voicemail message. Only people I don’t want to talk to can hear it. Abracadabra. Leave a message.
Hi, I am available to the phone right now but I take the calls in order of importance. You’re hold time is approximately 4 days, 6 hours, and 13 minutes. You may hold or leave a message at the beep.
Hello, and welcome to Answering Machines of the Rich and Famous! (your name here) can’t come to the phone right now, because he’s spending the week in his beautiful summer home on the French Riviera…
Hello. I’m David’s answering machine. What are you?
Hello, it’s obvious you have bad timing, because nobody is home. Please leave your name, telephone number, and a brief message in a voice similar to mine, and your call will be returned as soon as humanly possible.
Sorry I can’t get to the phone right now. Leave a message at the beep. (yell to wife in background) Honey, where did you put the beep? I can’t find it. Oh, here it is. Sorry, here’s the beep. (beep).
Hello. Hello. If you’re there I can’t hear you. Just kidding. Leave a message at the beep.
Sample Voicemail Greetings for Doctor’s Office
Hello, you have reached Dr. X. Right now, I am with a patient, so I’m unable to respond to your call immediately. If you need help with a prescription, call number Y. If you need to book/modify an appointment, call number z. Please, leave your name, and phone number and reasons for calling.
You’ve reached the voicemail of [Hospital Name]. If this is an emergency, please hang up and dial 911. Our office hours are from Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 8 PM. Sign up for an appointment at [Website address] or call our administrative assistant during office hours. Doctor [Doctor’s Name] is currently on call at [Phone number]. Please leave your name and number and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you.
Hello, you have reached the reception of Dr. X please leave your name, reason for calling, and your number so I can call you back as soon as I can. If you are experiencing a medical emergency please hang up and dial 911.
Hello, you have reached the dental office of Dr. X. We are busy assisting a patient now, but will call you back as soon as possible. Please leave your name, reason for calling, and your number. If this is an urgent enquiry, please call 911.
You have reached the voicemail of Doctor [Doctor’s Name]. If this is an emergency, please hang up and dial 911. I will be away from the office from [Period of time]. Please call my colleague, Doctor [Colleague’s Name], at [Phone number] if you need to refill your medications or schedule an appointment. Leave your name and message after the beep and I will call you back when I return. Thank you.
Hello, you have reached the office of Doctor X. I’m on call at the moment, so I’m unable to respond to your call immediately. Please leave your name, reason for calling, and your number and I will return your call as soon as possible, or call my secretary at Y.