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Vets for Pets

Veterinary Receptionist - Part time - Maternity Cover

Location:  Handforth, CON, SK9 3RN
Location flexibility:  Office based
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Job Description

Part-Time Veterinary Receptionist (Maternity Cover)

We're looking for a friendly, compassionate, and professional Veterinary Receptionist to join our wonderful front-of-house team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with both people and pets and takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service. As the first point of contact for our clients, you'll play a key role in creating a warm, welcoming experience while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our busy veterinary practice.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Greeting clients and their pets with a friendly and professional approach
  • Managing appointments and diary scheduling
  • Handling telephone and email enquiries
  • Processing payments and maintaining accurate client records
  • Supporting the veterinary team with administrative tasks
  • Providing reassurance and empathy to pet owners during both routine and challenging visits

What We Are Looking For

  • We're seeking someone who:
  • Has excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Is caring, confident, and empathetic
  • Enjoys working as part of a team
  • Is organised and able to multitask in a busy environment
  • Has good administration and computer skills
  • Shares our passion for delivering outstanding care to both clients and their pets

Previous reception or customer service experience is desirable, although full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Position Details

  • Hours: from 17 hours per week
  • Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover
  • Saturday mornings: 9:00am-12:30pm on a rota basis (currently 1 in 5)
  • Location: In person

Benefits

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Store discount
  • Free on-site parking

If you're looking to join a supportive, friendly team where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to:
tracey.eva@vets4pets.com

Please note: We are only able to consider serious applications from candidates who are genuinely interested in this opportunity.

Location: TR15 3PS

Pets just see people. They aren’t biased, and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves, so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you.

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Working at Vets for Pets

Office based

A little flex time

On site - in vets' practice

Company benefits

Up to 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Dog friendly office
Open to part-time employees
Open to part time work for some roles
Compassionate leave
Mental health first aiders
Mental health support
Health insurance
Mentoring
Learning platform
Personal development budgets
Lunch and learns
Cycle to work scheme
Carer’s leave
Shared parental leave
Dog friendly co-working space
Additional voluntary pension contribution
Income protection
Annual pay rises
Referral bonus
In house training
Employee recognition scheme
Death in service
Employee discounts
Emergency leave
Relocation packages
Employee assistance programme
Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Collaboration spaces
Book swaps
On-site shower
Secure on-site parking
Bike parking
Adoption leave
Coaching
Personal development days
Joining bonus
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