Veterinary Receptionist

Peacehaven, East Sussex, England

Practice Based Support – Non-clinical Support /

New Priory Vets, Peacehaven Clinic [2266] /

On-site

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Role: Veterinary Receptionist

Location: New Priory Vets, Peacehaven

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Our beautiful Peacehaven Clinic delivers advanced general practice services to clients on the coast but clients also benefit from the skill sets and facilities available at the Brighton hospital if required.
Our Brighton Clinic is based within our flagship hospital in central Brighton. The clinic provides a comprehensive range of general practice veterinary services including medicine, surgery, radiography, ultrasound and dentistry along with the support of nursing clinics – all bolstered by excellent hospital facilities. Patients of our Brighton Clinic can also benefit from the on-site support of Brighton Veterinary Referrals if additional expertise is required. Beech House is a small, first opinion practice in Preston Park, offering general practice to our clients and referral to the Brighton hospital if required.

How You’ll Make a Difference

Your role will involve:

*To be the first line contact for clients and their pet's within our practice's and via telephone

*Triage emergencies & provide advice

*Relay all messages taken accurately & act in a timely manner

*Act in a courteous and professional manner at all times

*Welcome and register clients on arrival, make appointments

*Dispense medicines as directed by our Vet's

*Take payments and cash up

*Social Media content management

*Complete referrals and other administration tasks

Working Pattern

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week with weekend & bank holiday work on rotation in Brighton. The main place of work will be New Priory Peacehaven, with weekend at holiday cover at Brighton and potential cover at Beech House for annual leave and sickness.

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 inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your development and wellbeing from the very start of your career. When you join us, 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 plus your birthday off

* Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service

* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay

* Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work scheme

* Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy

* Pension scheme

* Discounted veterinary care

* Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

£0 - £0 a year

Up to £26,436.8 per annum

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