Veterinary Receptionist

**About us**
We’re a community of passionate veterinary professionals committed to providing truly exceptional care. We’re set on building something extraordinary: creating the most forward-thinking and innovative place in the veterinary industry.
We’re always looking for people who aspire to stand out in their field, and it’s this vision and enthusiasm that forms the foundation of how we work.

Our mission to deliver progressive, around the clock care means our employees have the very best equipment and treatment options available, including in-house CT machines and state-of-the-art operating theatres.

We provide ongoing support to our teams through our support centre. This empowers you to get the very best from our advanced equipment while being on your journey to veterinary excellence.

**The role**
Joining our professional, personable team in the practice, you’ll deliver exceptional care by going above and beyond your duties providing an exceptional customer service, putting patients and clients first, always.

Everyone here is focused on our patients and clients, and you will be too as you answer calls and queries, make appointments and take payments, and ensure the practice is safe and well-stocked.

Receptionist or customer facing experience is essential for this role as is a love of animals, although no prior animal care experience is required. This position will best suit a proactive enthusiastic individual with a passion for customer service and exemplary communication skills. You should be able to multitask, remain calm under pressure and prioritise your work load whilst maintaining a friendly and welcoming disposition.

**Benefits**:
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Peternity leave if you get a new pet

Additional day annual leave for 100% attendance

Additional day paid annual leave to take your child to their first day of school

30 hours a week

**Key accountabilities**
Dealing with a busy switchboard and arranging call backs.
Scheduling appointments and entering lab results/clinical histories into the client’s files
Taking payments
Ensure the consult rooms are fully stocked
Cleaning the reception, consult rooms and waiting room areas
Dispensing medication under veterinary direction

**Skills and experience**
Previous work experience within a veterinary practice is desirable (voluntary or paid) along with a willingness to learn. Experience as a receptionist or in administration would be desirable.

**Branch**
Medivet Ashton is a 24 hour clinic providing exceptional round the clock veterinary care.

Job Reference: FR03976