We’re on the lookout for a friendly and dedicated receptionist to join our awesome team here at Orchard Vets! If you’re looking for a role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Greeting and checking in clients with a warm welcome
* Booking appointments and taking payments
* Answering the phone to schedule appointments and answer client queries
* Assisting with various admin tasks
While this role will primarily be based at our Romsey branch, you may also be asked to help out at our Ashurst branch from time to time. Plus, there could be some opportunities for animal handling experience if you're interested!
About Us
At Orchard Vets, we’re a passionate, first opinion practice equipped with everything needed to care for pets. From our on-site laboratory and digital x-ray machine to our state-of-the-art operating theatre, we provide comprehensive diagnostic and surgical services. We’re a close-knit team of 6 Veterinary Surgeons (including a certificate holder in Emergency Medicine and Surgery), 7 RVNs, 1 SVN, and 5 reception/admin staff.
Are You the One We’re Looking For? The ideal candidate will have experience in a reception role and feel confident managing a variety of client interactions. Excellent communication and organisational skills are key! Experience in the veterinary field is a bonus but not essential – we’re happy to train the right person.
Your Shift Pattern
* 20-30 hours per week, on a 5-week rolling rota
* Flexible shift patterns, including some 8am starts and 7pm finishes
* You’ll be on a 1 in 5 weekend rota (Saturdays 8:30am - 12:30pm)
* No out-of-hours work
If you’re excited about working in a supportive team environment with the chance to grow, we’d love to meet you! Apply today to become part of our family at Orchard Vets.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
* 6.6 weeks annual leave
* Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
* Cycle to work scheme
* Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
* Non-accidental injury support
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
* Discounted staff pet care
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.
Orchard Vets, Romsey
Orchard Veterinary Surgery, 121a The Hundred, Romsey, SO51 8BZ, United Kingdom
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