Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist Job at Central Hospital For Animals, Marion, IL

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  • Central Hospital For Animals
  • Marion, IL

Job Description



Here at Central Hospital for Animals, we are a team of client-focused doctors bringing over two hundred years of quality experience to the table. We are an AAHA-accredited practice that has provided high-quality service to southern Illinois for over forty-five years. Central Hospital for Animal specializes in dentistry, preventative care, reproductive medicine, and exotic pets. We host a full-service grooming salon where we provide anything from nail clipping to custom brush-outs and styling. Our facility is stocked with the latest innovations in animal health so we can deliver full laboratory and pharmacy service in-house. Our parent hospital is the leading referral site for orthopedic and joint repair, along with more involved surgeries; this enables us to get our clients the help they need efficiently. Central Hospital for Animals performs everything with the goal of giving the pets of Marion happy, healthy lives!

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Job Description



Job duties include, but are not limited to:

We're looking for a compassionate, versatile team member to support both clinical and front-desk duties in our veterinary hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Restrain animals, triage patients, collect lab samples, assist with imaging, and provide nursing care
  • Administer medications, assist in surgery, and monitor anesthesia
  • Communicate treatment plans clearly with clients
  • Greet clients, manage reception area, schedule appointments, and process payments
  • Provide emotional support to clients during difficult moments
  • Answer phones/emails and direct inquiries appropriately

Work Environment:

  • Must tolerate odors, noises, and potential exposure to bites, scratches, waste, and diseases

Growth Opportunities:

We offer hands-on and virtual training to help you grow in your role or take the next step in your career.

Qualifications



We’re looking for:

  • High work ethic, positive attitude, and team-oriented mindset
  • Punctual and dependable with Saturday availability
  • Minimum 1 year of veterinary experience preferred
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to interpret medical records and accurately document client/patient history
  • Knowledge of preventive care, surgical procedures, and hospital workflow
  • Skilled in low-stress, safe animal restraint
  • Proficient in collecting and processing blood, urine, fecal, and skin samples
  • Experienced in setting up and running lab tests
  • Proficient in capturing radiographs; dental radiography experience is a plus
  • Skilled in anesthesia and surgical monitoring
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and computer-savvy
  • Able to receive and apply constructive feedback professionally
  • Self-starter with a desire for continuous learning and development
  • Calm, compassionate, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information



We offer our staff:

Pay: $15-16.50/hr depending on experience 

  • Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental, vision, liability, 401k & 401K matching program, life & supplemental insurance, HSA, & FSA) 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time for ALL Employees 
  • Paid Bereavement Program 
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Continuing Education Allowance (applies to licensed/registered/certified roles)
  • Tuition Assistance Program 
  • Access to a CVA/CVT/CVPM Partnership through Penn Foster 
  • Career Development Opportunities 
  • Referral Bonus Program for most positions! 
  • Additional Benefits May Also Be Available (i.e. Personal Pet Discounts, Holiday Pay, Uniform Allowance, Bonuses etc) 
  • Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check. 

*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit  . 

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