Head Veterinary Receptionist

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Head Veterinary Receptionist

  • On Site
  • 233-235 Park Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, United Kingdom, ME10 1ER
  • First Opinion
  • Permanent
  • Fern Cottage
  • Salary will be dependent on experience and skills

 

Are you passionate about making pets a priority? Here at CVS, so are we!

 

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a Veterinary Head Receptionist at Fern Cottage Veterinary Surgery.

 

Location: Sittingbourne, Kent

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 30 hours per week, over 4 days

Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday with a 1:4 share in the Saturday rota

 

About Fern Cottage Veterinary Surgery:

Take a look at the practice here: Fern Cottage Veterinary Surgery, Sittingbourne | The Vet Collection

 

About CVS:

CVS Group plc is one of the largest integrated veterinary services providers in the UK encompassing three main business areas; our veterinary practices, diagnostic laboratories and e-commerce division.

 

Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day.

 

Take a look at our short film to recognise the remarkable work that our Vets, Nurses, Care Assistants and Receptionists do on the front line every day in the UK: CVS Ode to Veterinary Professionals

 

About the role:

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Managing the Receptionist team, including training and providing support and guidance
  • Creating and managing the team rota
  • Supporting with Recruitment and liaising with the internal recruitment team

Additional Day-to-day duties of the role will include:

  • Answering phones and booking appointments
  • Responding to queries via phone, in person and email
  • Registering new clients
  • Completing insurance forms
  • Dispensing medications
  • Taking payments
  • And most importantly; providing a warm and welcoming experience to our clients arriving at the practice

 

What we're looking for in our Veterinary Head Receptionist:

  • Previous Receptionist experience is essential, veterinary experience is a plus!
  • Leadership skills would be highly desirable
  • Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
  • An excellent communicator with strong empathy
  • Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public
  • A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other database management and operating systems

 

What we can offer you:

We know that benefits are key and that your personal benefits priorities will differ from others, so please see some of what we offer below:

  • Salary will be dependent on skills and experience
  • Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
  • Long Service Award – employees receive an extra day's annual leave for each year's service (up to a maximum of 5 days for 5 completed years)
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products
  • Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First-Aiders
  • and more!

Or, if easier, you can find a full list by clicking here: CVS Employee Benefits- what we can offer you!

 

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept and progress applications from candidates without the Right to Work in the UK as we cannot provide visa sponsorship, due to our clinical support roles not meeting the criteria set out by the Home Office to be eligible.

 

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best.

 

We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.

 

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