Veterinary Receptionist

BRIARHILL VETS LIMITED; Galway; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Briarhill Vets Limited in Galway is seeking a friendly Receptionist/Administrator to join our team. You will be the first point of contact for clients, handling phones, emails, appointments and general administrative tasks in a busy veterinary practice.

We value proactive, detail-oriented individuals who can improve processes and help keep stock and records accurate. Veterinary experience is not essential, but a positive attitude and people skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent with computers and software
• Organised and efficient in a busy vet practice
• Strong interpersonal skills and confident with clients

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients and manage reception duties
• Answer phones and emails and handle inquiries
• Manage appointments and maintain accurate records
• Process administrative tasks and stock control
• Develop better systems and processes and take initiative
• Support smooth daily operations in a busy veterinary setting

Skills

Computer proficiency

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Job description

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Multiple locations

Croí na Mara Vets, Briarhill, Briarhill Bus Pk, Ballybrit, Galway, Co. Galway, H91 H0F4
Unit 20, Briarhill Bus Pk , Ballybrit , Galway , Co. Galway , H91 H0F4 Croí na Mara Vets is looking for a friendly, highly organised and computer-confident Receptionist/Administrator to join our team. This is a varied role combining client care, reception, administration, computer work and stock control in a busy veterinary practice.

We are looking for someone who is excellent with computers, organised, efficient and confident dealing with people. You will be responsible for welcoming clients, answering phones and emails, managing appointments, processing administrative tasks, maintaining accurate records and helping to manage and monitor practice stock. We are particularly interested in someone who is proactive and takes initiative — someone who can see what needs improving, develop better ways of doing things and help put effective systems and processes in place. Attention to detail and the ability to manage several tasks at once are important. Veterinary experience is not essential. We are more interested in finding someone with the right attitude, strong administrative and interpersonal skills, and a genuine love of animals.

The position is part-time, with hours generally from 8.30am until either 2pm or 4pm, depending on the agreed working pattern. Saturday work is required, and flexibility is important. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skills. If you are organised, capable, friendly and enjoy working with both people and animals, we would love to hear from you.

Sector: other service activities

Career Level

• Not Required