VCA

Veterinary Receptionist- Part Time

Linnaeus Park Vet Group Whetstone|170136 Part time

Receptionist

Salary: £12.33 per hour

Location: Park Vet Group, Whetstone

Job Type: Permanent 

Hours: 23 hours per week 

Shift Pattern: Monday 2-7pm Tuesday 2-7pm Wednesday 8-1pm Friday 2-7pm Every other Sunday 8-2pm (at Glenfield)

Bank holidays worked on a rota

We are currently seeking a new receptionist to join our fantastic team here at Park Vet Group!

We would like to hear from candidates who are friendly, customer-focused and confident working in a busy environment.

The position will best suit a proactive and enthusiastic individual with a passion for providing excellent customer service.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Welcoming and registering new customers.

  • Booking in customers and making sure they receive gold standard care

  • Answering the telephone and dealing with a range of customer queries

  • Managing customer expectations regarding wait time.

  • Administration duties e.g. scanning paperwork, filling in forms etc.

  • Taking payments

  • Promoting offers and services

  • Remaining calm, courteous and professional at all times, regardless of a client or visitor’s behaviour.

Experience required:

  • A minimum of 12 months’ experience dealing with customers in a customer facing role.

  • Reception or Client Care experience

  • Cash handling and till operation

  • IT skills – confident in the use of Word, Excel and Outlook as a minimum

  • Knowledge of client-based computer system and using a multiple line software-based telephone system

  • English and Maths GCSE and good general education

  • Any form of client care/ Veterinary receptionist qualification

Benefits:

  • 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave 

  • Career progression opportunities 

  • Staff discount schemes 

  • Life Assurance 

  • Enhanced sickness pay 

  • Enhanced equal family leave 

  • Employer contribution pension scheme   

  • Wellness program including:  

  • Employee assistance program 

  • Eyecare voucher scheme 

  • Free annual Flu jab 

  • Cycle to work scheme 

  • Recruitment referral reward scheme

About Us:

Established for over 100 years, we offer primary care services for small animals across the county of Leicestershire.

Amongst our many primary care services we also have a referral center and dedicated 24-hour emergency service that is open twenty-four seven.

All our practices are RCVS accredited meaning we continuously aiming to provide a high-quality service for our patients giving them a long and happy life

Salary Value: £12.33 per hour;