We are looking for a veterinary receptionist to join our dedicated team, you will play a vital role in supporting our veterinary team to ensure the well-being and comfort of our patients.
In this exciting and varied role, you will ensure the well-being of pets and clients by handling reception duties such as answering client calls, managing appointment bookings, and overseeing the diary. You'll also keep the front of house tidy, assist with insurance claims, and provide essential support to the Vets and Nurses.
What Sets Us Apart
We are a well-established practice in the heart of Luton with great links to London, Bedford and London Luton Airport. We are a small animal-only practice, proudly serving nearly 3,000 local clients and their pets in Luton.
While we cherish our traditional values of excellent service and building strong relationships with our clients, we are committed to modernising through evidence-based medicine and advanced techniques. Our surgery is well-equipped with an in-house lab, digital x-ray, surgical theatre, and inpatient facilities.
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will be compassionate, empathetic, and able to thrive under pressure, while also proactively contributing to the improvement of our administrative processes. They will ensure that both patients and clients receive a high-quality, efficient service that is always confidential, professional, knowledgeable, and courteous.
Working Pattern
This is a part-time position, working 30 hours per week. Working hours will be between 8:30am-7:30pm, Monday to Friday on a rota basis. There will also be a 1:4 Saturday morning rota.
The salary for this role is up to £17,900 DOE.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
6.6 Weeks annual leave Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowanceEnhanced 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
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.
The closing date for this vacancy may be brought forward should we receive sufficient candidates. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks from the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.