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Location: Bristol
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 08.30 – 18.30 with a 1:4 share of the Saturday morning rota
About Animal Health Centre
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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.
Our success is derived from the passion our people have for animals and for making pets a priority, it's what is at the heart of our work, every day.
About The Role
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:
Day-to-day Duties Of The Role Will Include
- Answering phones and booking appointments
- Responding to queries via phone, in person and email
- Registering new clients
- Completing insurance forms
- Dispensing medications
- Taking payments
- And most importantly; providing a warm and welcoming experience to our clients arriving at the practice
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What We're Looking For In Our Veterinary Receptionist
- Previous Receptionist experience is preferred, veterinary experience is a plus!
- Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
- An excellent communicator with strong empathy
- Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public
- A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other database management and operating systems
What We Can Offer You
We know that benefits are key and that your personal benefits priorities will differ from others, so please see some of what we offer below:
- Salary in line with the NMW
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Long Service Award – employees receive an extra day's annual leave for each year's service (up to a maximum of 5 days for 5 completed years)
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- 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!
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Our new Receptionist Careers Pathway offers a clear, structured route for receptionists to develop their skills and advance within CVS. Through a range of courses, it equips individuals and teams with the knowledge and confidence to deliver exceptional client service and grow their careers with us.
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