Veterinary Receptionist

Mvsvets; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary services is looking for a passionate Veterinary Receptionist to join their team. This role involves managing client interactions, booking appointments, and ensuring a welcoming environment for pet owners. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and customer service experience, with a focus on empathy and teamwork. You'll be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and offers generous benefits, including annual leave and staff discounts. If you love working with animals and people, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Mental Health First-Aiders

Qualifications

• Previous Receptionist experience is essential, veterinary experience is a plus!
• Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones and booking appointments.
• Providing a warm and welcoming experience to clients.

Skills

Receptionist experience

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

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

We are seeking anenthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a Veterinary Receptionist at Springfield Veterinary Group.

Location:To be based at our Wickersley site, but occasional cover at our Moorgate site too

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 10 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday with the occasional Weekend and Bank Holiday

About SpringfieldVeterinary Group:

Take a look at the practice here: Springfield Veterinary Group, Wickersley | The Vet Collection

AboutCVS:

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 lookat 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 National Living Wage (as of 1 April 2025)
• 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 lots 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 alsodetermined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.

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