Here 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!

Dubbed the “Hub of the Universe” by a former mayor, Marion, Illinois, lives up to its name. Marion has grown to be a center for economic opportunity, industry, and world-class educational facilities. This city combines historic areas with modern shopping districts and entertainment centers for a taste of both worlds. Shoot for par at the Kokopelli Golf Club or cheer on the Southern Illinois Miners under the stadium lights. For those who love the outdoors, choose to relax in urban parks or explore national parks that offer hiking, boating, and camping. When you step foot in Marion and revel in the high quality of life it has to offer, you’ll see why so many call our city home.

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• Active Veterinary Technician Students
• Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator
• Students looking to enhance their education through real world experiences

• Must be in an active Veterinary Technician Program from an AVMA Accredited Institution.

We offer our Veterinary Technician Externs:

• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Externship Hours / Stipend Available
• Future Employment Opportunity Preferences
• Peer Coaching – DVM’s and other experienced Technicians
• 1:1 Mentorship and Guidance

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin