Veterinary Receptionist / Veterinary Receptionist at Western Veterinary Partners in Peoria, IL

Job description

• Tender Care Animal Hospital in Peoria, Illinois, is seeking an outgoing Veterinary Receptionist / Client Service Representative to serve as the welcoming face of our hospital. In this fast-paced role, you will create exceptional client experiences, build trust through compassionate service, manage appointments and daily patient flow, handle multi-line phones and in-person interactions, process transactions, and support clients with essential information about our services. Ideal candidates are friendly, detail-oriented, highly organized, and thrive in a team-focused customer service environment.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional client experiences
• Build trust through compassionate service
• Manage appointments and daily patient flow
• Handle multi-line phones and in-person interactions
• Process transactions
• Support clients with essential information about our services

Requirements

• 1–3+ years of experience in a customer service, reception, or client-facing role
• Previous veterinary receptionist or healthcare-related front-desk experience preferred
• Ability to manage a multi-line phone system while assisting in-person clients
• Experience working with veterinary practice management software, especially EzyVet, preferred
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to provide compassionate, professional service to clients during both routine and emotionally sensitive situations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience scheduling appointments and coordinating calendars preferred
• Ability to accurately process payments and maintain financial records
• Positive attitude and willingness to collaborate with a team
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-oriented during busy periods

Skills

Required

• Customer service
• Reception
• Client-facing
• Multi-line phone system management
• Verbal and written communication
• Compassionate service
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Payment processing
• Financial record keeping
• Team collaboration
• Calm under pressure

Preferred

• Veterinary receptionist experience
• Healthcare front-desk experience
• Appointment scheduling
• Calendar coordination

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount
• Uniform allowance
• Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law.
• Compensation: $16–$18 per hour
• Full-time position with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday–Saturday.
• This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
• $16 - $18 USD