Receptionist - Temporary Christmas and New Year - High Wycombe

Vets Now; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pet emergency service provider is seeking a Temporary Vet Receptionist for the busy Christmas and New Year period. The role involves answering calls, arranging consultations, and ensuring clear communication with clients and the nursing team. Ideal candidates will be resilient, empathetic, and passionate about animal care. Competitive pay of £17ph plus a £250 completion bonus for full shift attendance.

Benefits

£250 completion bonus

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Must be resilient and caring, particularly with distressed clients.
• Detail oriented with the ability to work under pressure.
• Articulate and able to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Answer calls and arrange emergency consultations.
• Track admissions and discharges.
• Communicate clearly with the nursing team and clients.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Job description

Overview

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 12:00 to 20:00

Friday 26th December 2025 from 12:00 to 20:00

Thursday 1st January 2026 from 12:00 to 20:00

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.