Veterinary Receptionist
Heswall, Wirral, England
Practice Based Support – Non-clinical Support /
Churchview Vets, Heswall [1050] /
On-site
Role: Veterinary Receptionist
Location: Churchview Vets, Heswall
Contract: Part-time, Permanent
Churchview Vets is a thriving small animal practice committed to providing exceptional patient care and delivering a seamless client experience. With two locations in Heswall and Neston, our close-knit team consists of 5 vets, 4 nurses, 2 veterinary care assistants, and 3 front-of-house staff.
Situated on the scenic Wirral Peninsula, we enjoy a balance of city and countryside living. With Liverpool and Manchester nearby and the stunning Welsh hills just a short drive away, the Wirral offers an ideal location for family life.
IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.
At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.
How you'll make a difference
Your role will include:
*Greeting clients and their pets in a warm and professional manner
*Managing appointments and maintaining the practice diary
*Answering phone calls and responding to enquiries
*Handling payments and processing invoices
*Maintaining accurate client and patient records
*Supporting the veterinary team with administrative tasks
*Ensuring the reception area remains clean, calm, and welcoming
*Managing appointments and maintaining the practice diary
*Answering phone calls and responding to enquiries
*Handling payments and processing invoices
*Maintaining accurate client and patient records
*Supporting the veterinary team with administrative tasks
*Ensuring the reception area remains clean, calm, and welcoming
This is a permanent role working either (35hrs) 4 days per week or PT (20hrs) 2-3 days per week. This would primarily be at the Heswall branch but you may be required to cover at the Neston branch on occasions. You may also be required to work a Saturday morning on a rota basis as part of your weekly hours
You might be a great fit if...
You are a friendly, organised, and customer-focused individual who enjoys working as part of a team. You’ll bring:
* Excellent communication skills and a professional, welcoming manner
* Experience in a customer-facing role, with a strong focus on service and attention to detail
* The ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a busy environment
* A collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues
* A proactive attitude, with openness to feedback and learning
How we'll support you
At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your development and wellbeing from the very start of your career. You’ll benefit from:
* A key client-facing role within a supportive and collaborative practice team
* Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within client care and practice leadership roles
* Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
* A values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement
What we offer our team
*6.6 weeks' annual leave FTE
*Additional annual leave for your birthday, which will be added to your holiday allowance
*Increasing annual leave accrued through length of service
*Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay
*Healthcare Cash Plan
*Cycle to Work scheme
*Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
*Pension scheme
*Discounted staff pet care
* Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
£0 - £0 a year
NMW
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