Veterinary Receptionist - Clarendon Hills, IL

Village Veterinary Practice is hiring a Veterinary Receptionist!

• Role: Veterinary Receptionist
• Status: Full-time
• Salary: Starting at $18.00 - $19.00 per hour, and is based on experience
• Schedule: Flexible Monday through Friday schedule with a rotating Saturday shift; no nights or holidays

Have you met Village Veterinary Practice? Let us introduce ourselves!

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.

Why Our Veterinary Receptionists Love Village Veterinary Practice

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. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• A warm, collaborative team that feels like family
• Consistent scheduling and a healthy work‑life balance
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career
• A workplace that values happiness, excellence, advancement, respect, and teamwork—our HEART values!
• Leadership that listens and invests in your development
• Mentorship, continuing education, and real career pathways

What Our Veterinary Receptionists Bring

We’re looking for someone who:

• 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

What You’ll Do

As a Veterinary Receptionist, you’ll be the welcoming face and reassuring voice of our practice. Every day, you’ll help create an exceptional experience for clients and support our veterinary team. Your day might include:

• 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 You Can’t Beat

• 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)
• 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
• Quarterly Team Rewards Bonus Program
• Continuing education allowance
• Six paid holidays (full‑time only)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program

Join the Village Veterinary Family!

At Village Veterinary Practice, we put our whole HEART into everything we do:
Happiness – Excellence – Advancement – Respect – Teamwork.

If these values speak to you, we’d love to welcome you to our team. Apply today and become part of our Village!

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