Receptionist

Beachside Veterinary Hospital; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Beachside Veterinary Hospital in Smithfield is expanding and seeks a friendly, organised receptionist to join our team. You’ll be the first point of contact for clients, manage calls and appointments, and keep client details accurate to help the veterinary team run smoothly.

This is a reception-only, permanent part-time role (~36 hours per week) with room to grow as the practice expands, offering a supportive environment for caring for people and their pets.

Job description

Beachside Veterinary Hospital – Smithfield QLD

Do you love giving exceptional customer service and enjoy helping animals?

Beachside Veterinary Hospital is growing, and we’re looking for a friendly, organised receptionist to join our team in Smithfield. If you enjoy helping people and their pets, can keep a busy front desk running smoothly and want a long-term role with room to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll be the first-person clients speak to when they call or walk through the door. One moment you might be welcoming a new puppy, and the next you’ll be helping a worried owner work out what happens next. You’ll manage calls and appointments, keep client details accurate and work closely with the veterinary team to make each visit run smoothly.

What you’ll bring

• Reception experience is essential. You’re confident using computers and quick to learn new software.
• Medical background would be an advantage.
• A warm, professional manner and the ability to communicate clearly, even when reception is busy.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to prioritise tasks.
• Communicate effectively with clients and the team.
• Quick learner and able to easily adapt to everchanging situations.
• A commitment to giving every client and patient a positive experience and treating people and their pets with care, compassion, honesty and respect.

This is a reception-only position with no nursing duties. It is a permanent part-time position working approximately 36hrs a week.