Overview
We are looking for someone to help with the day-to-day running of Castle Farm Vets branch in Barnard Castle, County Durham, to work alongside our experienced team of Farm Animal Vets, and support team.
Details
Location: Barnard Castle
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday with a share in the Weekend rota
About Castle Farm Vets
Take a look at the practice here: Home - Castle Farm Vets
About CVS
CVS Group plc is one of the largest integrated veterinary services providers in the UK encompassing four main business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories, pet crematoria and e-commerce division.
Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making them a priority, it\'s what is at the heart of our work, every day.
Take a look at our short film to recognise the remarkable work that our Vets, Nurses, Care Assistants and Receptionists do on the front line every day in the UK: CVS Ode to Veterinary Professionals
About the role
Day-to-day responsibilities will include:
* Managing the Receptionist team, including training and providing support and guidance
* Creating and managing the team rota
* Supporting with Recruitment and liaising with the internal recruitment team
Additional Day-to-day duties of the role will include:
* Answering phones and booking appointments
* Responding to queries via phone, in person and email
* Registering new clients
* Dispensing medications
* Taking payments
* And most importantly; providing a warm and welcoming experience to our clients arriving at the practice
What we\'re looking for in our Farm Veterinary Head Receptionist
* Knowledge of the agricultural sector
* SQP qualification (training could be provided for the suitable applicant)
* Leadership skills would be highly desirable
* Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
* An excellent communicator with strong empathy
* Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public
* A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other database management and operating systems
What we can offer you
We know that benefits are key and that your personal benefits priorities will differ from others, so please see some of what we offer below:
* Salary will be dependent on skills and experience
* Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
* Long Service Award - employees receive an extra day's annual leave for each year's service (up to a maximum of 5 days for 5 completed years)
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products
* Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First-Aiders
* and more!
Or, if easier, you can find a full list by clicking here: CVS Employee Benefits- what we can offer you!
Important: Unfortunately, we are unable to accept and progress applications from candidates without the Right to Work in the UK as we cannot provide visa sponsorship, due to our clinical support roles not meeting the criteria set out by the Home Office to be eligible.
CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best.
We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.
How to apply
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