Veterinary Receptionist - Clarendon Hills, IL
About The Position
Village Veterinary Practice is hiring a Veterinary Receptionist! We’re a well-established, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital with a reputation for excellence—and we’re ready to welcome a Veterinary Receptionist to our amazing team of passionate professionals. If you’re friendly, outgoing, and thrive in a team-oriented environment, you’ll fit right in! We’re looking for someone who brings creativity, critical thinking, and a can-do attitude to every interaction—someone who takes pride in providing compassionate care to pets and the people who love them. At Village Veterinary Practice, caring for our patients and clients is at the heart of what we do—but we also believe caring for each other is just as important. We’ve built a supportive, respectful, and positive workplace that encourages teamwork, laughter, and professional growth.
Requirements
- Has excellent communication and customer service skills
- Is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable multitasking
- Brings a positive, team-focused attitude every day
- Takes pride in building lasting relationships with clients and coworkers
- Loves pets (and the people who love them!)
- Critical thinking, curiosity, and a can-do attitude
- Has a love for teamwork, teaching, and being taught
- Is committed to compassionate medicine and a great client experience
Responsibilities
- Greeting clients and patients with warmth and professionalism
- Managing phone calls, scheduling appointments, and checking clients in and out
- Handling payments and maintaining accurate records
- Communicating effectively with clients and team members
- Supporting the flow of the hospital by anticipating needs and staying organized
- Helping create a positive, calm, and friendly environment
- Supporting teammates and welcoming learning (yours and theirs)
Benefits
- A flexible approach to compensation that will reflect your skillset and future performance
- 401(k) matching & Roth Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (full-time only)
- 529 Savings Plan
- Tuition Support Program (full-time only)
- Referral bonus program
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision (full-time only)
- Supplemental insurance, including accident, critical illness, hospital, short and long-term disability, legal plan, and employee, spouse, and child-dependent life insurance (full-time only)
- All US-based, benefits-eligible employees with a minimum of one year of service may receive up to three weeks of full pay for the birth or adoption of a child (full-time only)
- Sick Time / Paid Time Off
- Free/discounted lab work for all employee pets
- Pet discounts on services and products
- Pet food discount program
- Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education allowance
- Uniform allowance
- Six paid holidays (full-time only)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
