Veterinary Receptionist - Macqueen Veterinary Centre

CVS Group

Veterinary Receptionist - Macqueen Veterinary Centre

Salary Not Specified

CVS Group, Devizes, Wiltshire

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 719fc3cc64b6487582cdcd2017bf4011

Full Job Description

As a Receptionist, you will provide a friendly and efficient service to our clients and their animals.

Day-to-day duties of the role will include answering phones, responding to emails, booking appointments, registering new clients, completing insurance forms, taking payments and most importantly, providing a warm and welcoming experience to our clients arriving at the clinic.

  • An excellent communicator with strong empathy

  • Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public

  • Previous Receptionist experience is essential, Veterinary experience is a plus!

  • Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing, stressful and emotional situations

  • A positive attitude, a willingness to work hard and excellent teamwork skills

    Macqueen Vets is a 1^st opinion small animal practice in Devizes, Wiltshire, that has been established for over 20 years. The practice has an excellent reputation, not only having achieved RCVS Tier 3 SA Hospital status but having also been the first practice in the UK to gain five 'Outstanding' RCVS awards for patient-care, consultation, team-work, client service and diagnostics. There are multiple Certificate Holders within the team, who carry out Orthopaedic & Ophthalmology referrals in house. The attractive site is well-equipped and houses a CT Scanner.


  • Are you passionate about making pets a priority? So are we!

    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

    We are currently seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a Veterinary Receptionist at our Macqueen Veterinary Centre in Devizes!

    You'll be joining us on a permanent basis, where you will be working 20 hours per week to include morning, afternoon and evening shifts and a share in the Saturday rota.

    About Macqueen Veterinary Centre:

    Macqueen Vets are a friendly small animal Veterinary practice which opened in 1990 and has been providing expert and compassionate care ever since. The practice is staffed by a team of passionate Vets, Nurses and Support staff.

    About CVS:

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

    We know that benefits are key and that your personal benefits priorities will differ from others. Holidays, pensions, discounts, paternal leave, fee payments or share save schemes might be your priority so please see some of what we offer below:
  • Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays

  • Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and products

  • A range of health benefits including private healthcare

  • Employee Assistance Programme and access to over 400 Mental Health First-Aiders

  • and more!