Summerhill Vets in Newport have a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Receptionist to join their busy team.
We are looking for someone with strong communication skills who has a positive can-do attitude and enjoys working as part of a team who value and support each other whilst ensuring a positive experience for both pets and their owners. There will be occasional branch work (Malpas - Newport and Chepstow) so being able to travel between sites is essential.
This is a varied position which entails the below duties:
* Liaising with the clients and the clinical staff to provide a high level of customer care.
* Meeting and greeting clients and pets.
* Booking appointments and diary management.
* Managing telephone and email enquiries.
* Taking payment for services and products.
* Managing cash and end-of-day banking.
More about us
We are a busy small animal practice seeing a large diverse caseload. We have top-of-the-range facilities including an ultrasound machine, endoscope, dental radiography and Idexx in-house lab equipment. Our team consists of 6 vets with a mix of full and part-time, working alongside our large nursing team.
Your shift pattern
You will work 35 hours per week, covering a variety of shifts over 4 days. With 1:3-4 Saturdays with day off in lieu.
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 allowance
* Enhanced 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
£0 - £0 a year
Up to £22,299 DOE
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