Veterinary Receptionist

Animed (Shedfield); Hedge End; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Hedge End is looking for a passionate Veterinary Receptionist. You'll manage appointments, assist clients, and ensure an excellent service in a supportive environment. Previous receptionist experience is required, with a focus on compassion and teamwork.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks

Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to over 400 Mental Health First-Aiders

Qualifications

• Previous Receptionist experience is essential; veterinary experience is a plus!
• Resilient with the ability to cope with distressing situations.
• Ability to provide a warm and welcoming experience.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones and booking appointments.
• Responding to queries via phone, in person and email.
• Completing insurance forms and dispensing medications.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Strong empathy

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent communicator

Positive attitude

Teamwork skills

Job description

Are you passionate about making pets a priority? Here at CVS, so are we!

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a Veterinary Receptionist at Animed Shedfield.

Location: Botley Road, Shedfield, Southampton SO32 2JG

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours per week (Including a weekend shift)

Shift Pattern:

Monday 10am-6.30pm

Tuesday 10.30-7pm

Wednesday 10am-6.30pm

Thursday 10am-6.30pm

Friday 10am-6.30pm

About Animed Shedfield:

Take a look at the practice here: Animed Veterinary Hospital, Shedfield | The Vet Collection

About CVS:

CVS Group plc is one of the largest integrated veterinary services providers in the UK encompassing four main business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories, pet crematoria and e-commerce division.

Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day.

Take a look at our short film to recognise the remarkable work thatour Vets, Nurses, Care Assistants and Receptionists do on the front line every day in the UK: CVS Ode to Veterinary Professionals

About the role:

Day-to-day duties of the role will include:

• Answering phones and booking appointments
• Responding to queries via phone, in person and email
• Registering new clients
• Completing insurance forms
• Dispensing medications
• Taking payments
• And most importantly; providing a warm and welcoming experience to our clients arriving at the practice

What we're looking for in our Veterinary Receptionist:

• Previous Receptionist experience is essential, veterinary experience is a plus!
• Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
• An excellent communicator with strong empathy
• Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public
• A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other database management and operating systems

What we can offer you:

We know that benefits are key and that your personal benefits priorities will differ from others, so please see some of what we offer below:

• Salary in line with the NMW
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First-Aiders
• and more!

Or, if easier, you can find a full list by clicking here: CVS Employee Benefits- what we can offer you!

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept and progress applications from candidates without the Right to Work in the UK as we cannot provide visa sponsorship, due to our clinical support roles not meeting the criteria set out by the Home Office to be eligible.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best.

We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.

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