Role: Veterinary Receptionist
Location: Wherry Vets, Bungay
Contract: Part-Time, Permanent
We’re a large, purpose-built small animal practice with a brilliant, long-standing team who genuinely enjoy working together. Team spirit and support are at the core of everything we do.
We're based just outside the charming market town of Bungay, in a beautiful part of the country near the coast and only 15 miles from Norwich. Whether you're into countryside walks, spotting wildlife, or love water-based activities like paddleboarding or kayaking – there’s something here for everyone.
IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.
At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.
How you'll make a difference
As a Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for clients, playing a key role in delivering a welcoming, professional, and compassionate experience at every interaction.
You’ll support the smooth running of the practice by managing appointments, handling enquiries, supporting client communications, and working closely with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to ensure a positive client and patient journey.
You role will involve:
Giving every client and patient a warm welcome and a positive experience
Answering phones and managing calls with professionalism and care
Booking, rescheduling, and following up on appointments
Keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes with admin tasks
Handling payments and dispensing prescriptions accurately
Keeping our reception and consult rooms tidy, clean, and inviting
Supporting your colleagues and helping the practice run like clockwork!
No two days are the same – but every day is rewarding.
This is a part-time permanent role working 30 hours per week with a mix of early 8:00am starts & late finishes at 6:30pm.
You might be a great fit if...
You are a friendly, organised, and customer-focused individual who enjoys working as part of a team. You’ll bring:
Excellent communication skills and a professional, welcoming manner
Experience in a customer-facing role, with a strong focus on service and attention to detail
The ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a busy environment
A collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues
A proactive attitude, with openness to feedback and learning
How we'll support you
At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your development and wellbeing from the very start of your career. You’ll benefit from:
A key client-facing role within a supportive and collaborative practice team
Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within client care and practice leadership roles
Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
A values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
What we offer our team
6.6 weeks' annual leave FTE
Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
Healthcare Cash Plan
Cycle to Work scheme
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Pension scheme
Discounted staff pet care
Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers