Overview
This is a senior leadership position with real influence. You will lead and support our reception and client care teams while working closely with clinical leadership to enhance client experience, manage complaints, support referrals, and drive sustainable business growth. You will combine hands-on people leadership with strategic analysis, using business and client data to continuously improve service delivery and client satisfaction.
Vets4Pets Basildon is a family-run, 24-hour RCVS-accredited small animal hospital with emergency and referral services, advanced diagnostics, and a strong reputation for clinical excellence and compassionate care.
Key Focus Areas
* Client Experience & Reputation: Lead and support the reception and client care teams to deliver a first-class, consistent client experience
* Client complaints and feedback: Own and manage client complaints, feedback, and Google reviews, ensuring timely, empathetic, and effective resolution
* Continuous improvement: Analyse complaint trends and client feedback to proactively improve workflows, service delivery, and patient care
* Reputation management: Manage reputational risk and identify opportunities to elevate the client journey
* Operations and quality: Oversee call monitoring, training, and client communication standards
* Environment: Ensure client-facing areas reflect a professional, welcoming hospital environment
People Leadership & Development
* Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing client services team
* Provide coaching, mentoring, 1:1s, and structured development plans
* Support performance reviews, PDPs, and CPD planning
* Promote a positive, inclusive culture focused on wellbeing and engagement
* Support workforce planning, rota management, and work-life balance
Operations, Referrals & Business Growth
* Manage and support referral processes, helping grow this key area of the business
* Analyse client services data, KPIs, complaints, and financial reports to identify trends and improvement opportunities
* Conduct audits and use insights to propose ideas that improve client experience, efficiency, and revenue
* Work closely with finance on debt management, insurance, and financial controls
* Collaborate with Support Office on marketing, digital presence, and community engagement
* Contribute to pricing discussions and service development initiatives
You will be a confident, compassionate leader with strong operational and analytical skills and a genuine passion for client care.
Essential
* Previous experience within the veterinary sector
* Proven experience leading or supporting client-facing teams
* Strong complaints handling and client communication skills
* Ability to analyse data, KPIs, and feedback to drive improvement
* Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused leadership style
Desirable
* Veterinary nursing background
* Experience in referral hospitals or 24-hour practices
* Experience working with audits, workflows, and service improvement projects
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