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Veterinary Receptionist (Maternity Leave)

Wellpets Kent, Sittingbourne, Sittingbourne, South East

Discipline: Non-clinical Support

Part Time

£19,110 per annum

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Here at Wellpets, we are looking for a friendly and approachable Veterinary Receptionist to join our fantastic team! This is a part-time role covering maternity leave (12 months) with the possibility with it becoming permanent.

What does the role involve?


As the first point of contact, our receptionists play a vital role in ensuring that our clients and their pets have a welcoming and positive experience. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a warm and compassionate demeanour, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks efficiently in a busy environment. 

Your duties and responsibilities will include:
  • Liaising with the clients and the clinical staff to provide a high level of customer care.
  • Meeting and greeting clients and pets.
  • Booking appointments and diary management.
  • Managing telephone and email enquiries.
  • Taking payment for services and products.
  • Managing cash and end-of-day banking.
  • Maintaining a clean and safe space for our clients and their pets.

  • About the rota and location


    This is a part-time role working 30-32 hours per week including 1 in 4 weekends. The shifts will be between 8:00am and 6:30pm.

    Location- Sittingbourne (may be required to cover Sheppey branches).

    Our ideal candidate


  • Previous customer care and reception experience is essential.
  • Excellent communication and computer skills.
  • Enjoy working as part of a team within a busy environment.
  • Able to work on own and prioritise daily tasks.
  • An interest in animal care/ welfare and desire to work within a busy veterinary practice.

  • About us


    Wellpets provide professional, dedicated veterinary care to achieve the highest standards of practice. Our small animal practices are located in North Kent. Our surgeries feature a variety of in-house diagnostic facilities. Our experienced and caring teams of vets, nurses and support staff offer a complete veterinary service from routine examinations, vaccinations, to surgery.
    At Wellpets we aspire to work in a positive, caring environment where we know we can make a difference by doing all we can to love and look after pets and their people.

    In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

     
  • 6.6 Weeks annual leave FTE
  • Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay 
  • Cycle to work scheme 
  • Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing 
  • Non-accidental injury support 
  • Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy 
  • Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers 
  • Pension scheme 
  • Discounted staff pet care

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    Wellpets Kent, Sittingbourne

    3-5 Periwinkle Court, Church Street, Sittingbourne, ME10 2JZ, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Dogs, cats & small pets

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