Role: Veterinary Receptionist
Location: Provost Vets, St Andrews
Contract: Full-time, permanent
We are a multisite practice with 3 sites across Fife. Our team is made up of 8 vets, 7 nurses and 6 receptionists across 3 Fife locations which are St Andrews, Newport on Tay and Ladybank. We are a very friendly and hardworking team.
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
The role is to provide reception cover and aspects of this role include (but are not limited to):
Welcoming clients and their pets in a professional and friendly manner.
Managing front-of-house.
Booking appointments.
Stock control.
Getting paper-work ready in advance for the Vets.
Attending training events to maintain knowledge and awareness required for this role.
Keep waiting areas, consulting rooms, and offices, stocked and clean.
Entering information onto patient record systems accurately and in a timely manner.
Registering new clients and explaining our services and offers.
Taking payments and processing daily banking.
Any other administrative tasks.
This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours over 4 or 5 days per week. There will be 1 in 4 Saturdays, where the time is returned in Lieu.
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
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