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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. Donnington Grove Veterinary Group are a busy Equine Hospital based in Newbury Berkshire. Our main Hospital has RCVS Tier 3 hospital status and is based in Newbury, which is a thriving town in West Berkshire, with many restaurants and only a 45-minute train journey to London Paddington. Situated on the edge of the North Wessex Downs AONB, it also provides beautiful local countryside for long walks with our canine friends. How You’ll Make a Difference We are seeking an additional Equine Secretary to join our existing team in our busy Equine Office. Duties include but are not limited to responding to and managing incoming telephone inquiries and scheduling client appointments while overseeing and maintaining the appointment diary. Duties also extend to processing client payments and managing patient admissions and onboarding, preparing cost estimates for services, handling client correspondence, and coordinating referrals are also key components. This is a 35-hour week position working a variety of shifts, with inclusion in the Saturday rota on occasion. You Might Be a Great Fit If... We require someone who can work well under pressure, is a team player and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You will need a confident and friendly telephone manner as many client interactions are telephone-based.
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Excellent equine knowledge is essential as you will be answering emergency phone calls. Full training will be provided for the role; however, you will need to be competent in Microsoft Office and Outlook. 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. 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 inspiring vet care Academy *Pension scheme *Discounted staff pet care
- Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
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