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Receptionist - Temporary Christmas and New Year - Sidcup

Vets Now

England

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Part time

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Job summary

A leading emergency pet care provider in the UK seeks a Temporary Vet Receptionist for the busy Christmas and New Year period. This role involves answering calls, arranging consultations, and tracking admissions. Candidates should be empathetic, detail-oriented, and able to multitask under pressure. Completing all shifts qualifies for a £250 bonus.

Benefits

£250 completion bonus

Qualifications

  • Resilient, caring, and empathetic when dealing with distressed clients.
  • Detail oriented with ability to work well under pressure.
  • Articulate, with skills to prioritize and multitask.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Resilience
Attention to detail
Clear communication
Multitasking
Empathy
Ability to work under pressure
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 15:00 to 23:00
  • Friday 26th December 2025 from 15:00 to 23:00
  • Thursday 1st January 2026 from 15:00 to 23:00

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Answering calls
  • Arranging emergency consultations
  • Tracking admissions and discharges
  • 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.

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