Receptionist

1 week ago

Victoria Bridge, United Kingdom Blue Cross For Pets Full time

Contract:
Permanent, full time, 42 hours over 5 days

Salary:
£27,760 (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance)

Location:
Victoria, London, SW1V 1QQ,

Closing date:
Thursday 29 February 2024

Interview date:
w/c Monday 4 March 2024
We're recruiting a permanent full time Receptionist for our Blue Cross Animal Hospital in Victoria LondonMore about the role

  • Blue Cross animal hospitals and pet care clinics play a vital role in providing veterinary treatment to sick and injured pets, particularly when their owners are unable to afford private veterinary fees.
  • Our veterinary care services are accessible to pets whose owners receive certain meanstested benefits and reside within the catchment area of one of our animal hospitals or pet care clinics.
  • Our reception team play a key role in the effective delivery of our services and in ensuring the best outcome for our patients and their owners by providing the highest level of customer service. They are the link between our clients and the veterinary team and build relationships with clients, their pets, and all members of the hospital teams.

As a Receptionist at Blue Cross Veterinary Hospital, you will be the first point of contact for visitors and callers, ensuring a warm, compassionate, and friendly welcome that leaves a positive first impression.- In addition to providing excellent customer service, you will play a crucial role in offering administrative support and collaborating with our dedicated team of staff and volunteers.- Your warm and compassionate welcome sets the tone for all interactions at our hospital, contributing to the overall atmosphere of care and support.

By providing administrative support, you ensure the smooth operation of our hospital, allowing our veterinary team to focus on delivering high-quality care to animals in need.


What you will be doing

  • Greet clients and visitors warmly, addressing inquiries both facetoface and over the telephone.
  • Keep clients and visitors informed while they wait in the reception area.
  • Provide general advice on responsible pet ownership with support from the Veterinary Services team.
  • Admitting and discharging hospitalised patients
  • Making preoperation calls to clients
  • Triaging emergency phone calls to the hospital and assessing their priorities.
  • Handle cash, credit card, and cheque payments from clients.
  • Assess client eligibility and maintain accurate records.
  • Provide administration support including database updates, filing, and adhering to GDPR regulations.
  • Coordinate with other hospitals for the transportation of animals when necessary.
  • Attend and actively participate in team meetings.
  • Assist with deliveries of stock and conduct stocktakes.
  • Support open days and event organisation.
  • Maintain cleanliness in client areas, ensuring all Blue Cross materials are uptodate and replenished within brand standards.
  • You will be working on a rota basis covering weekends, evenings and late shifts and bank holidays.
  • Due to the nature of the work of Blue Cross, and this post, it may be necessary to exceed these hours when the workload demands.
    About you


You will have exceptional communication skills, prioritising client care and inclusivity while maintaining a positive outlook and adaptability to various situations.- With strong numerical skills and meticulous attention to detail, you'll confidently provide effective administrator support within a dynamic reception environment.- Working in an animal hospital can often involve supporting clients who are distressed.

You will understand the importance of meeting their needs and be comfortable working in an emotionally charged environment.

You will have the resilience to 'bounce back' quickly and the ability to keep calm under pressure, re-prioritising tasks where needed.- Experience of working in a busy customer service role.


  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • IT literate with MS Office and webbased databases and platforms.
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
How to apply

  • We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
    Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose.

If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.- In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can.

We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.

- Our generous benefits package includes:

  • Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
  • Life assurance
  • Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
  • Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
  • Free access to GP via MetLife
  • Recognition scheme
  • Annual volunteer days
  • Claim for professional fees
  • Charity worker d

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