Receptionist - Temporary Christmas and New Year - Peterborough

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

Job summary

A leading emergency pet care provider in Peterborough is seeking a temporary Vet Receptionist for the Christmas and New Year period. You will handle client calls, arrange consultations, and support the team in a busy environment. The ideal candidate is resilient, empathetic, and passionate about animal care. Completing all shifts qualifies you for a £250 bonus. This role offers £17 per hour for four shifts during the holiday season.

Benefits

Completion bonus of £250

Temporary employment over the holiday period

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment.
• Strong communication skills for client and team interactions.
• Passion for animal care and comfort with emergency veterinary situations.

Responsibilities

• Answering calls and arranging emergency consultations.
• Tracking admissions and discharges.
• Communicating updates clearly with the nursing team and clients.

Skills

Resilience

Empathy

Detail-oriented

Articulation

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 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-oriented 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.