Job Description

Vacancy: Receptionist - full time or part time (9.5-38 hours per week)

12.60/hour (24,897.60 per annum pro rata)

Our independent, multi-award winning, triple Living Wage Foundation accredited, cat-only vet practice has a rare opportunity for a receptionist to join our friendly team.

We are happy to consider full-time or part-time candidates for this position and although our preference is for candidates to work compressed hours (1, 2, 3 or 4 days 8.30am-6.30pm or 9.30am-7.30pm), we could consider other shift patterns for the right candidate.

Duties

Front of house - managing the diary, taking payments, taking telephone calls, answering emails and social media messages Maintaining the organisation and cleanliness of the reception, consulting rooms and staff room Dispensing medications and re-ordering pharmacy stock Monitoring & collating client feedback Administration of the healthy cat plan Helping with the practice social media accounts

Benefits

Real Living Wage, Living Hours & Living Pension accredited employer Opportunities for additional ad-hoc hours for holiday cover if part time Staff discount scheme

Essential criteria for applicants

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Organisation and multitasking skills Great attitude and personable nature A love of cats and desire to provide outstanding customer care to their owners

Desirable criteria for applicants

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a veterinary practice but we will consider candidates without this experience if they have excellent customer service skills and "cattitude". If part-time, the ability to do ad-hoc additional cover for holidays etc is desirable but not essential.

Application process

To apply, please email a CV and covering letter directly to us. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA INDEED - see our website for the careers address.

IMPORTANT: Please include answers to the following questions (this can be written, voice recording or video recording):

What aspects of your personality and skills do you feel make you well suited for the role? What do you think the most challenging aspects of working in the veterinary profession are? What hours are you looking for?

Timeline

Deadline for applications = 22nd July 2025

Interviews will be conducted on 30th July, 31st July & 1st August 2025

Proposed start date = 1st September 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Expected hours: 9.5 - 38 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/07/2025
Reference ID: See-our-website-to-apply-via-email
Expected start date: 01/09/2025