College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences
School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine
Receptionist (2 positions)
Vacancy Reference: 160712
Salary: UofG Grade 4, £22,681 - £25,138 per annum.
These posts are part time (hours to be discussed at interview stage) and open ended.
Would you enjoy working with animals, while receiving great pay and benefits? Becoming a Veterinary Receptionist might be for you!
Here at the University of Glasgow’s Small Animal Hospital, we are looking for an enthusiastic people to join our reception team. You will receive full training but experience in a fast-paced customer facing environment is required.
In this role you will carry out a range of reception and administration duties efficiently and effectively to support the clinical, nursing and administrative staff of the Small Animal Hospital. Tasks include, but are not limited to; managing a busy switchboard, booking referral appointments, communicating via email, over the phone and in person with clients, vets and nurses.
You will aid with any account and insurance queries that may arise and aim to resolve them accordingly. In addition, you will provide support to ensure that insurance claims are processed in a timely manner.
Salary offered is Grade 4 on the University of Glasgow scale, from £22,681 per annum. Other benefits include;
• 35-hour working week
• 41 days leave (including public holidays)
• 20% discount on Veterinary products and services
• Fantastic working environment
• Access to 24 hr x 365-day confidential employee support service and a health & wellbeing app
• A range of benefits available to all University staff, including exclusive discounts from high street retailers (see website)
Part-time roles available, this will be discussed with candidates who are successful in getting an interview, and these posts are on an open-ended basis.
For informal enquiries, email Laura.Neil@glasgow.ac.uk
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Closing Date: Thursday 12th December 2024
Please note, due to the University closure during the festive period, there is the possibility that the shortlisting outcome will be communicated in January.
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