Emergency Vet Receptionist — Christmas Coverage

Vets Now; Witham; On-site; GBP 656,000 - 1,000,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£250 completion bonus

Christmas & New Year shifts

Job summary

Vets Now is seeking a Temporary Christmas and New Year Vet Receptionist to support our emergency clinics during a busy period. The role offers £17 per hour plus a £250 completion bonus for four shifts over Christmas and New Year.

Shifts include an induction on 21 December 2026 and four key dates: 25 December, 26 December, and 1 January. You will handle calls, coordinate emergency consultations, and liaise with the nursing team to ensure smooth patient flow.

Qualifications

• Experience in reception or frontline customer service is helpful.
• Ability to remain calm while handling distressed clients.
• Excellent communication and prioritisation under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls from clients and triage enquiries.
• Arrange emergency consultations for pets.
• Track admissions and discharges for each case.
• Communicate clearly with nursing team and clients to keep everyone updated.

Job description

Vets Now is seeking a Temporary Christmas and New Year Vet Receptionist to support our emergency clinics during a busy period. The role offers £17 per hour plus a £250 completion bonus for four shifts over Christmas and New Year.

Shifts include an induction on 21 December 2026 and four key dates: 25 December, 26 December, and 1 January. You will handle calls, coordinate emergency consultations, and liaise with the nursing team to ensure smooth patient flow.