Hours per week: 35 (including some weekend and bank holiday work)
Salary: up to £24k pa depending on experience
Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 23 March 2025
First interview date: First interviews are held over Microsoft Teams
Second interview date: Candidates successful at first interview will be invited to visit the Home and Clinic and to have a second interview in person as part of the selection process
Every dog and cat in need deserves expert, personalised care and support, and to be loved. When you work for Mayhew, you understand that better than ever.
We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of c80 staff and c150 volunteers, here for dogs, cats and communities in the UK, in Afghanistan and in Georgia. We offer expert veterinary care, rescue and rehoming services, programmes in the community and guidance and support to improve the lives of dogs and cats in need.
We do our best for dogs and cats in need every day, working with colleagues across the sector to improve their lives and to give them the care, support and love they deserve. But it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the dogs and cats we care for and those who love them.
Due to an internal promotion, we are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Clinic Receptionist to join our community veterinary clinic. The ideal candidate will share our commitment to animal welfare and provide excellent customer service to pet owners.
Our clinic operates 7-days a week, looking after pets brought in by the public in addition to the animals in our care at the shelter; the clinic is open to the public Monday to Saturday. Our Clinic Receptionist usually works 35 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday between the hours of 8am and 4pm and 9am – 5pm on Saturdays. We offer a caring and supportive team, lots of variety and the opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of dogs and cats and pet owners who rely on us.
Mayhew offers a variety of employee benefits, from enhanced annual leave and sickness pay from day one to Health Cash Plans.
Generally, you will:
* Work flexibly to provide excellent customer service in our clinic reception
* Support the smooth running of our community vet clinic
* Undertake other administrative tasks
To be successful in this role, you need:
* A love and passion for dogs and cats
* Experience working in a busy reception and providing administrative support
* A professional, friendly, calm and caring manner
* Ability to work well in a sometimes pressured and emotive environment
Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this post early, should we receive a high volume of applications.
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