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Greeting owners and animals on arrival. Answering the telephone promptly and professionally. Booking appointments, taking payments, dealing with queries. Navigating a computerised practice management system. Assisting with maintaining accurate stock control. Filing, online registrations of items such as pet microchips, dealing with suppliers, etc. Maintaining a clean and welcoming environment in client access areas. While the computer systems used are specific to the industry, a degree of comfort in using computers is essential.
6.6 Weeks annual leave 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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Veterinary Receptionist (Maternity Cover)
Millpark Veterinary Centre Ltd, Newent, Newent, South West
Discipline: Non-clinical Support
Full Time, Part Time
Up to £22,225 DOE per annum.
Come and join our team!
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our friendly and supportive team at Millpark Veterinary Centre in Newent. We are looking for a Veterinary Receptionist to cover maternity on a 12-month contract basis.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and dynamic, friendly, hard-working and willing to learn. We are looking for people who can demonstrate an ability to multi-task and maintain a smile while dealing with what can be difficult circumstances at times. Our small team prides itself on delivering exceptional veterinary care to our loyal client base and as the first and last person a client sees within the practice the reception team play an essential and valuable role in this.
Our ideal candidate
Previous veterinary experience is preferable but not essential as full training will be given. If you have excellent communication skills, are confident and able to talk to people in what could be trying situations we would love to hear from you.
Duties will include:
About the rota and salary
The vacancy is for 40 hours a week working a shift pattern between 8:30am-7:30pm Monday – Friday as well as Saturday mornings on a rota basis and we are looking for either a full-time veterinary receptionist or for two part-time receptionists to share the position.
The salary for this role will be up to £22,225 DOE per annum.
Millpark Vets
Millpark Vets is a long-established small animal practice committed to delivering exceptional care within a supportive and collaborative environment. Our team values work-life balance and fosters a culture of teamwork and proactivity.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process
Millpark Veterinary Centre Ltd, Newent
Cleeve Mill Business Park, Newent, GL18 1AZ, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Small animals
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Lucie Brownsword from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.