Job Description

Are you a friendly, organised, and proactive individual seeking a rewarding full-time role that combines your passion for animals with exceptional customer service? Castle Vets, a well-established small animal hospital in Reading, is looking for a Veterinary Receptionist to join our dedicated team.

What You'll Be Doing:Welcoming clients and their pets in a warm, professional manner Managing reception duties such as phone calls, appointment bookings, and general inquiries Processing insurance claims and pet health club memberships Keeping client records accurate and up-to-date Supporting the veterinary team with administrative tasks away from the front desk Remaining calm and compassionate in high-pressure or emotional situations


About Us

Castle Vets is a trusted small animal veterinary hospital providing high standards of patient care. We're proud to hold hospital status along with Gold Cat Friendly and Silver Rabbit Friendly accreditations. Our modern facilities include a CT scanner, digital and dental X-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy.
You'll be joining a collaborative, supportive, and friendly team that values compassion, professionalism, and excellent service for both clients and their pets.

Shift pattern



This is a permanent, part-time position offering 23 hours per week, worked as 4 shifts of 5.5 hours each plus 1 in 4 Saturday mornings from 8 am to 1:30 pm. We are specifically looking for someone who can commit to these hours. The day off can be either Monday or Tuesday.

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 14,762 DOE