Company: Central Hospital For Animals
Job description: Company DescriptionHere 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!To learn more about us, click !Job DescriptionJob 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
- High work ethic, positive attitude, and team-oriented mindset
- Punctual and dependable with Saturday availability
- Minimum 1 year of veterinary experience preferred; CVT/RVT/LVT is a plus
- 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
- 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.
Expected salary: $15 - 16.5 per hour
Location: Marion, IL
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