We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head Receptionist to join our team here at The Veterinary Hospital and Surgery.
This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week across both sites.
Monday - Friday with a share of the Saturday rota, and MNV weekends, whereby TOIL will be given after a worked weekend.
As a Head Receptionist, you will provide a friendly and efficient service to our clients and their animals. We are a professional and personable team working in a very challenging and busy environment, which makes the role varied, interesting and no day is ever the same!
The role will involve receptionist duties such as answering phones, responding to emails, booking appointments, registering new clients, completing insurance forms, dispensing medications, taking payments and providing a warm and welcoming experience to our clients arriving to the clinic. As Head Receptionist, you will also be responsible for managing the reception team, staff/holiday rotas and recruitment.
We are looking for someone who has excellent communication and organisational skills as well as strong leadership skills. Experience managing teams will be highly beneficial. Previous receptionist or customer facing experience is essential. Previous veterinary industry experience would also be highly beneficial.
You will need to have the ability to remain calm under pressure and also show empathy in each situation you encounter, from sharing the excitement of a puppy's first visit to the vets or comforting a client who has received some bad news.
As one of our receptionist you will have access to our Client Care Hub. This is a dedicate space on our Knowledge Hub for all client care resources. You will be invited to join a support session within your first few weeks of being in the business, where you will meet a Learning Partner and begin your training journey. You can then join further session(s) at any point in the next six months to ask any questions you may have regarding your training. This training is alongside the training your will receive in practice.
We know that benefits are key and that your personal benefits priorities will differ from others, so please see some of what we offer below
5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays with an extra day annual leave each year up to 5 years of employment. Staff benefits including: discounted gym membership, staff discount, buy & sell holiday, health plan and much more! You can find a list on our careers site