Job Description

Job Summary

Equine Receptionist

Hours over 4 days with some flexibility available.

A dedicated equine only veterinary practice is seeking a receptionist with a strong understanding of the community of horse and pony owners and carers in the North-East. We are a busy first opinion and referral clinic, operating with 6 vets and a challenging and inexorable demand for gold standard service. We need a robust, resilient and pragmatic person to join our established team of receptionists to ensure the smooth operation of the clinic.

We are looking for a flexible person with positive and engaging manner. The position is a front of house post with some administrative duties required including transcript of medical notes, invoice generation and management of extensive email enquiries. It is essential that the post-holder understands the demands on the veterinary surgeon and can reconcile those to meet the needs of the client, and the workload of the vet. This is a fast paced and reactive environment where no two days are the same.

The practice has been rated a 3 Star World Class Employer for the previous 2 years and has a structured approach to employee support.

Experience in and knowledge of the equine species in a veterinary practice or equine related industry is essential. Reception or administrative experience is desirable but full training will be given.

Salary 12.21 per hour

Benefits include

Health Shield Cash Plan Colleague Discount Scheme Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Life Insurance at 1x annual salary 1 day paid volunteering leave, pro rata for part time colleagues Private Medical Insurance available through Group Payroll Deduct Scheme 22 days holiday pro rate plus bank holidays
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 34 per week

Work Location: In person