We are looking for a dedicated receptionist to join our fantastic veterinary practice as a Veterinary Care Assistant/Receptionist. The main responsibility of this role is providing front of house service to our clients and their pets. In addition to reception duties, the candidate will also assist our nursing team by providing inpatient care/monitoring and assisting with infection control.
Our fantastic practice
At Blackwood, our team consists of 2 Vets - a highly skilled internal medicine and imaging specialist, and an experienced Vet with over 10 years at the practice. They are supported by our Head Nurse, 4 RVNs, and 2 Receptionists. Within the group, we have 2 Clinical Directors (specializing in surgery and orthopaedics), a Senior Vet with a surgery certificate, 8 other Vets (including one with an internal medicine certificate), 20 RVNs, and our proactive Practice Manager. Our Clinical Directors are always available for clinical support, and CPD is actively encouraged.
Established over 10 years ago on Malpas Road in Newport, South Wales Vets has expanded to four locations in Blackwood, Risca, and Abertillery. Blackwood offers easy access to Cardiff, Bristol, Newport, and the Brecon Beacons National Park. The clinic has recently been refurbished with spacious waiting areas, 3 consulting rooms, separate cat and dog areas, and excellent surgical and inpatient facilities.
Your shift pattern
The shift times are 8:30 am to 6 pm, 4 days per week + 1:4 Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm.
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
At IVC Evidensia, we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Belonging. We are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are eager 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.
South Wales Vets, Blackwood
Unit B Highfields Way, Blackwood, NP12 1SL, United Kingdom
Animals treated: Small animals
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