Veterinary Receptionist

**Are you passionate about making pets a priority? Here at CVS, so are we**

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a **Veterinary Receptionist at Riversbrook Veterinary Group**

**Location**:Based at Cliff Lane but with possible sickness/holiday cover at either site.

**Hours**:26 hours per week

1 in 6 Saturdays (incorporated into the weekly hours).

**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 pets 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 duties of the role will include:

- Answering phones and booking appointments
- Registering new clients
- Completing insurance claim requests
- Handling 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 Veterinary Receptionist**:

- **Previous Receptionist experience is essential**, veterinary experience is a plus
- 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 in line with the NMW
- 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
- 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 by clicking here: CVS Employee Benefits
- what we can offer you

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.