Job Description

Are you a polite, professional, and friendly person with excellent communication skills and attention to detail? If so, you might be the person we need to join our team.

We are a busy family-run mixed animal Veterinary practice looking for a part-time receptionist and kennel assistant to join our friendly, hardworking team. Initially, hours will be Wednesday and Friday 4-7pm and every other Saturday 8:30am-2pm. There will also be additional hours available where cover is needed.

The successful applicant must be used to working on a busy reception and be computer literate (training will be provided on our practice management system) as well as being able to clean to a high standard. The role will include but not be limited to answering the phone, booking appointments, taking payments, cashing up, cleaning and washing.

The right candidate must be trustworthy, reliable, and able to communicate clearly and efficiently with clients, and colleagues, sometimes in stressful emergency situations. Knowledge of the local area would also be valuable. Ability to converse in Welsh would be advantageous but is not a requirement.

At Downes Vets no two days are the same; the practice is often busy, but the work is very rewarding. We are looking for somebody that will fit well into our friendly small team. Benefits include staff discount on veterinary care and enhanced pension contributions. Salary 12.21 per hour.

Please apply by email to samantha@downesvet.co.uk with a CV and covering letter (applications without both will not be considered). Deadline is 30th November or sooner if we receive a high volume of applications.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Work Location: In person