We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a part-time receptionist to join our welcoming team across our Salisbury, Amesbury, and Wilton branches. If you're enthusiastic about small animal care, value a balanced work-life schedule, and want to be part of a supportive, close-knit team in a beautiful setting, this position could be an ideal fit. As a vital part of our reception team, you'll help ensure the smooth operation of our practice while delivering exceptional client service and contributing to the care of our patients.
Your New Role
As a receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our clients, ensuring they receive a warm welcome and professional service.
Your responsibilities will involve:
1. Warmly greeting clients and their pets
2. Efficiently scheduling and organising appointments
3. Managing administrative tasks such as answering phone inquiries and responding to emails
4. Ensuring client and patient records are accurately maintained
5. Keeping owners informed about their pets' care and treatment
6. Assisting the veterinary team by promoting seamless communication and coordination of services
Work in a Modern Facility
Avon Lodge Veterinary Group provides trusted and compassionate care for pets across Newport. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, friendly environment where both pets and their owners feel at ease. Our modern, well-equipped practice offers a wide range of first-opinion veterinary services.
Shift pattern
Your shift pattern will entail working Monday 1.30 pm - 7 pm Wilton, Tuesday 8 am - 1 pm Salisbury, Wednesday 1 pm - 7 pm & Friday 8 am - 1:30 pm Wilton - Saturdays on a rota basis (approx. 1 in 4) 8:30 am - 1 pm.
The salary for this role is up to £13,132.66.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
1. 6.6 Weeks annual leave
2. Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
3. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
4. Cycle to work scheme
5. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
6. Non-accidental injury support
7. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
8. Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
9. Pension scheme
10. Discounted staff pet care
Inclusivity Statement
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
The closing date for this vacancy may be brought forward should we receive sufficient candidates. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks from the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Avon Lodge Veterinary Group, Salisbury
21 Stratford Road, Salisbury, SP1 3JN, United Kingdom
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Animals treated:
Small animals
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