Veterinary Receptionist

Vet Record Careers; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Beech House as a part-time Veterinary Receptionist, where you'll be the welcoming face for clients and play a key role in the practice's operations. This role requires a compassionate individual with strong computer skills, offering a supportive team environment and numerous employee benefits, including enhanced leave policies and well-being initiatives.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave FTE

Birthday leave added to holiday allowance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Experienced in using Emails, Word, OneDrive & Excel.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for clients.
• Dispensing medicines as directed by the vet.
• Manage appointments and payments.
• Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor.

Skills

Compassion

Proactivity

Communication

Computer Skills

Job description

Here at Beech House, we are looking for a kind, compassionate person to join our team as a Veterinary Receptionist. This is a part-time role on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave.

Your Role Will Involve

• To be the first point of contact for clients.
• Relay accurately & action in a timely manner all messages taken.
• Act in a courteous and professional manner at all times.
• Welcome and register clients on arrival and making appointments.
• Dispensing medicines as directed by the vet.
• Taking payments, and cashing up.
  
  

Why Join Us?

Beech House is a small first opinion practice with a loyal client base. We have an in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, dental x-ray and operating theatre.

We are a 5-minute walk from the train station and a 20-minute walk to central Brighton. The area is perfect if you enjoy a mix of vibrant town life with beautiful countryside and outdoor activities on your doorstep.

Our Dedicated Team

We consider team well-being a priority as well as working together to create a good work-life balance. This enables us to provide excellent and friendly care to our clients, many of whom have been with the practice for several decades.

Our team consists of 2 Vets, 2 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 Student Nurse. We also have ample support from our 3 Client Care team members.

The Perfect Fit

We're looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual that is passionate about pet health care and experienced in using computers including Emails, Word, OneDrive & Excel.

About The Rota

This is a part-time role covering 17 hours per week, working a variety of shifts between the hours of 8 am - 7 pm, with 2 in 4 Saturday mornings.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

• 6.6 weeks annual leaveFTE
• Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
• Pension scheme
• Discounted staff pet care