Veterinary Receptionist

**Are you passionate about making pets a **priority**? So are we**

**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**

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a **Veterinary Receptionist at our Church Walk Vets in Barrow-in-Furness**

You'll be joining us on a permanent basis, where you will be working 22 per week including afternoon and evening shifts and a 1:2 share in the Saturday morning rota.

**About Church Walk Vets**:
Church Walk Vets is moving to a brand new, much larger modern site which will have 4 consulting rooms, an isolation ward, walk-in kennels for large breeds, a separate dental suite and in-house laboratory and digital x-ray facilities But most importantly our new site will still have our amazing team, who are passionate, experienced and genuinely love what they do So if you want to work in a supportive and progressive team, look no further

**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.

**About the role**:
As a Receptionist, you will provide a friendly and efficient service to our clients and their animals.

**What we're looking for in our Veterinary Receptionist**:

- An excellent communicator with strong empathy
- Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public
- **Previous Receptionist experience is essential**, Veterinary experience is a plus
- Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing, stressful and emotional situations
- A positive attitude, a willingness to work hard and excellent teamwork skills

**What we can offer you**:
We know that benefits are key and that your personal benefits priorities will differ from others. Holidays, pensions, discounts, paternal leave, fee payments or share save schemes might be your priority so please see some of what we offer below:

- Salary of up to £23,795.20 per annum (pro rata and dependent on NMW banding)
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays
- Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products
- A range of health benefits including private healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First-Aiders
- and more

Or, if easier, you can find a full list on our careers site: CVS Employee Benefits
- what we can offer you. (cvsukltd.co.uk)