Overview
Receptionist - Temporary Christmas and New Year - Portsmouth
Vets Now Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Role summary
Temporary Christmas and New Year Vet Receptionist. £17ph plus £250 completion bonus. Vets Now are the UK's leading provider of emergency pet care, providing a trusted veterinary service within our out-of-hours clinics. Our Receptionists are the first point of contact when a client calls or arrives at a clinic. Over Christmas and New Year our emergency clinics are particularly busy requiring additional support for emergency cases. This is a great opportunity to earn an additional income for four shifts over the Christmas period.
Rota pattern
* Monday 22nd December 2025 Induction shift from 19:00 to 23:00
* Option 1 Shift: 08:00 to 16:00
* Thursday 25th December 2025
* Friday 26th December 2025
* Thursday 1st January 2026
* Option 2 Shift: 15:00 to 23:00
* Thursday 25th December 2025
* Friday 26th December 2025
* Thursday 1st January 2026
Responsibilities
* Answering calls
* Arranging emergency consultations
* Tracking admissions and discharges
* Communicating clearly with our nursing team and clients, keeping everybody updated and informed
You will be
* Resilient, caring and empathetic, particularly when working with clients who may be distressed or anxious
* Detail orientated with the ability to work well under pressure
* Articulate with the ability to prioritise and multitask
* Passionate about animal care with the drive to work in a busy emergency vet clinic over the Christmas and New Year period
To qualify for the £250 completion bonus, you must complete all four shifts.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Administrative
Industries: Administrative and Support Services
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