Employer: Animed Veterinary Centre
Location: Whitstable
Salary: To be paid at the National Minimum Wage
Closing date: 15 Jul 2025
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Sector: Small Animal, Practice, Veterinary
Job Type: Veterinary Surgeon
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Are you passionate about making pets a priority? Here at CVS, so are we!
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a Veterinary Receptionist at Animed Vets in Whitstable and Beltinge (a combination across sites).
Location: Animed Vets in Whitstable and Beltinge (a combination across sites)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 30 hours a week over 4-5 days plus 1:6 Saturdays
About CVS:
CVS Group plc is one of the largest integrated veterinary services providers in the UK, encompassing veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories, and e-commerce division. Our success is driven by our passion for animals and making pets a priority, which is at the heart of our work every day.
Take a look at our short film to recognize the remarkable work that our Vets, Nurses, Care Assistants, and Receptionists do daily in the UK.
About the role:
Day-to-day duties include:
* Answering phones and booking appointments
* Responding to queries via phone, in person, and email
* Registering new clients
* Completing insurance forms
* Dispensing medications
* Taking payments
* Providing a warm and welcoming experience to clients
What we're looking for:
* Previous Receptionist experience is essential. Veterinary experience is a plus.
* Resilient, able to cope with potentially distressing situations
* Excellent communicator with strong empathy
* Excellent customer service skills
* Positive attitude and team player
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management
What we can offer:
We offer:
* Salary in line with the National Living Wage (from 1 April 2025)
* Generous annual leave of 5 weeks plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
* Supportive team environment
* Staff discount on veterinary bills and products
* Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First-Aiders
* And more! Full details available on our website.
Our Receptionist Careers Pathway provides a structured route for development and career progression within CVS. Learn more here.
CVS is committed to inclusivity and diversity, supporting all colleagues to be themselves and excel.
Note: We cannot accept applications from candidates without the Right to Work in the UK, as we do not provide visa sponsorship.
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button below.
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