Pets at Home Limited
Veterinary Receptionist
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Are you passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and love working with animals and their owners? We are looking for a friendly, organised, and professional Veterinary Receptionist to join our welcoming team at Guildford Vets for Pets.
As the first point of contact for our clients, you'll play a vital role in creating a positive experience for both pets and their owners while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our busy practice.
About the Role:
This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week, with 1 in 3 Saturday (9am – 5pm)
Key responsibilities include:
- Greeting clients and their pets with warmth, empathy, and professionalism
- Managing telephone enquiries, emails, and appointment bookings
- Processing payments and pet insurance claims
- Banking and daily cash reconciliation
- Managing outstanding debt and payment queries
- Supporting the clinical team to ensure the practice runs efficiently
- Handling sensitive, emotional, or challenging situations with compassion and confidence
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About You:
We're looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in a veterinary reception role (preferred but not essential)
- Customer-focused, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to multitask and remain calm in a busy environment
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Confident using IT systems and administrative software
- Passionate about animal welfare and providing exceptional client care
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary of £26,400 per annum
- A supportive and friendly team environment
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- Staff discounts on veterinary services
- 20% colleague discount at Vet Group, Pets at Home, and Groom Room
- Access to a range of discounts and cashback schemes
- Pension scheme and holiday allowance
- A varied, rewarding role where no two days are ever the same
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If you're an experienced veterinary receptionist or have a strong background in customer service and are looking for a rewarding role within a caring and professional team, we'd love to hear from you.
Location: GU1 1EE
We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!
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