Veterinary Receptionist, Client Care, Central Animal Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Matching (5%)

Paid time off

CE Allowance

Health benefits

Discounts

Job summary

Central Animal Hospital, part of VCA Canada, is currently welcoming a customer service-focused Veterinary Receptionist, Client Care to join our team. This full-time opportunity includes responsibilities that support efficient daily operation.

You will greet clients, manage phones and appointments, assist staff, handle billing, and maintain a clean reception area while delivering exceptional pet-parent experiences.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and welcoming environment for our patient and pet parents
• Assisting veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments when required
• Ability to answer a multiline phone system and track and book appointments effectively
• Placing outbound calls to pet parents for follow-up and future appointment bookings
• Respond and manage email correspondence; clients, referring veterinarians & internal office messages
• Admitting and discharging pet patients
• Invoicing/billing; creating estimates, obtaining pet owner confirmation and processing payments
• Scheduling appointments
• Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting people at ease and creating a welcoming environment
• Strong organizational skills
• General housekeeping duties; cleanliness of reception area, pet holding areas and common areas
• Willingness to learn more regarding; veterinary services, updated medical office procedures and assisting the Veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments

Job description

Veterinary Receptionist, Client Care

Location

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Central Animal Hospital is currently welcoming a customer service-focused Veterinary Receptionist, Client Care to join our team. This full-time opportunity includes a range of responsibilities that directly attributes to the efficient and effective daily operation of the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm and welcoming environment for our patient and pet parents
• Assisting veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments when required
• Ability to answer a multiline phone system and track and book appointments effectively
• Placing outbound calls to pet parents for follow-up and future appointment bookings
• Respond and manage email correspondence; clients, referring veterinarians & internal office messages
• Admitting and discharging pet patients
• Invoicing/billing; creating estimates, obtaining pet owner confirmation and processing payments
• Scheduling appointments
• Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting people at ease and creating a welcoming environment
• Strong organizational skills
• General housekeeping duties; cleanliness of reception area, pet holding areas and common areas
• Willingness to learn more regarding; veterinary services, updated medical office procedures and assisting the Veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and the role.
• RRSP Employer Group Match Program (5%) to help you save for the future.
• Paid time off for continuing education, vacation, sick days, and personal wellness days.
• Annual CE Allowance.
• Benefits: Minimum 24 hours per week for eligibility, with flexible options.
• Paid annual certification memberships and uniform allowance.
• Mental health support tools and resources: Virtual health care (telemedicine), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and digital wellness tools supporting mindfulness, sleep, and physical fitness.
• Various career development pathways.
• Generous personal pet care discounts and lifestyle perks, including exclusive shopping discounts and access to a wellness app

Our Story

VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy.

In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers. Most recently, we received 2026 Great Place to Work® Certification™ Canada.