Job Description

Here at Paxton Vets, we are looking for a friendly and approachable Veterinary Receptionist to join our team on a part-time basis at our Clifton Road Branch.

We are looking for someone who is organised, with great communication skills as you will be the first point of contact for clients. The role is varied and includes answering phones, booking appointments, taking payments, email correspondence and ensuring our reception is well stocked clean and tidy. You will need the ability to multitask, a good telephone manner is essential as well as being confident with animals. Reception experience is preferable but not essential, as full support and training will be provided.

Come and join our team!

We have two clinics, located on either side of Crystal Palace, in South London with excellent transport links. Both sites offer the same great level of equipment and standard of care and have been established for over 50 years making us a real part of the community.
We have a team of 7 Vets with a wide range of interests, (2 Vets Certificates in Advanced Veterinary practice), 4 Veterinary Nurses, 5 Veterinary Care Assistants, 3 Receptionists and a Practice Manager. We are a friendly team, working in a happy, positive, and supportive workplace and we value everyone's contribution and are keen to always share knowledge across the team.

Your shift pattern



This is a part-time role working 24.75 hours, covering a variety of start times on 8.25 hour shifts Monday-Wednesday, for our Clifton Road Branch.



In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:6.6 weeks annual leave Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay Cycle to work scheme Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing Non-accidental injury support Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers Pension scheme Discounted staff pet care


Up to 16,500 DOE
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