Receptionist - Temporary Christmas and New Year - Belfast

Vets Now; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading emergency pet care provider in Belfast is looking for a temporary Vet Receptionist to provide support during the busy Christmas and New Year period. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure. The position offers £17 per hour, with a £250 completion bonus for completing all shifts. Ideal candidates are resilient and passionate about animal care.

Benefits

Completion bonus of £250

Opportunity to work in an emergency setting

Qualifications

• Caring and empathetic when interacting with clients.
• Able to work under pressure in a busy environment.
• Articulate and able to prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls from clients.
• Arrange emergency consultations as needed.
• Track admissions and discharges of pets.
• Communicate updates to nursing team and clients.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

Temporary Christmas and New Year Vet Receptionist

£17ph plus £250 completion bonus

Vets Now are the UK’s leading provider of emergency pet care, providing a trusted veterinary service within our out-of-hours clinics. Our Receptionists are the first point of contact when a client calls or arrives at a clinic. Over Christmas and New Year our emergency clinics are particularly busy requiring additional support for emergency cases. This is a great opportunity to earn an additional income for four shifts over the Christmas period.

Rota pattern

Monday 22nd December 2025 – Induction shift from 19:00 to 23:00

Thursday 25th December 2025 from 08:00 to 16:00

Friday 26th December 2025 from 08:00 to 16:00

Thursday 1st January 2026 from 08:00 to 16:00

Roles and responsibilities:

• Answering calls
• Arranging emergency consultations
• Tracking admissions and discharges
• You will be responsible for communicating clearly with our nursing team and clients keeping everybody updated and informed.

You will be:

• Resilient, caring and empathetic particularly when working with clients who may be distressed or anxious
• Detail orientated with the ability to work well under pressure
• Articulate with the ability to prioritise and multitask
• Passionate about animal care with the drive to work in a busy emergency vet clinic over the Christmas and New Year period

To qualify for the £250 completion bonus, you must complete all four shifts.