Veterinary Receptionist

Veterinary Receptionist

Location: Medivet High Peak, England, United Kingdom. 40 hours a week, some weekends and Bank Holidays based at the New Mills practice.

• Health cash plan from day one (covering dental, physio and optical services) with 24/7 Private GP Service.
• Life Assurance 3 x salary.
• Access to 24-hour counselling by phone or in person should you feel you need support.
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 6 weeks with length of service.
• An additional ‘Day for You’, a paid day’s leave for you to use as you wish.
• Interest free Season Ticket Loan.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on Medivet products and services.

Exceptional care is at the heart of everything we do t’s the care for our patients, our clients and for each other – we really want to make a positive difference through every interaction we have.

• Ensure the practice is ready for opening and closing, managing tills and card machines, alarms, voicemail, and systems.
• Triage the impact of any emergency appointments, contacting clients to arrange an alternative appointment where necessary.
• Manage the practice diary to ensure appointment availability is aligned to best practice and available skillset.
• Ensure appointment slots are available for clients to book online.
• Carry out reception duties, greeting clients on arrival, and updating records.
• Process any repeat prescription order requests.
• Be an advocate of the Medivet Healthcare Plan, and complete relevant sign-up documentation with clients.
• Ensure online practice information is up to date, with accurate opening hours and current colleagues.

• Excellent client facing and reception skills.
• Experience of working as part of a team and building positive working relationships.
• Client care skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and be diplomatic when needed.
• Able to prioritise a range of tasks and own workload.
• Good numeracy skills, with the ability to manage payments and cash up.
• Experience in using online appointment booking systems.
• Administration skills and experience.
• Trustworthy and responsible.

• Previous veterinary receptionist experience.
• Social media/website content management.

Medivet is a leading veterinary care provider, with practices across the UK including a number of 24-hour veterinary centres and referral centres. We also have a growing presence overseas with practices in France, Germany and Spain. We’re proud to support a large, connected and growing community of colleagues who provide exceptional care that’s always there. That’s more than a strapline for us, we truly believe every interaction we have matters and that we can make a real difference.

This is as true for our colleagues as it is for our patients and clients. Being part of Medivet means being part of a forward-thinking and caring environment with the very best equipment and treatment options available, and the very best treatment for you as a valued member of the team.