- Where
- Alloa, Clackmannanshire
- Level
- Mid
Here at Alloa, we are a small, close-knit team who work closely and collaboratively to provide our clients with the best possible care and experience.
Our team consists of six vets, three nurses and a fantastic support team made up of our Veterinary Care Assistants and Client Care Assistants.
We pride ourselves on creating a supportive working environment where everyone plays an important role. We are passionate about providing excellent care to our patients while ensuring our clients feel welcomed, supported and valued.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, friendly and approachable, with a genuine passion for client care. Excellent communication skills, empathy and a positive attitude are essential, as our Client Care Assistants are often the first point of contact for our clients.
The role can be busy and varied, so being organised, adaptable and able to work well under pressure is important. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who enjoys being part of a team and wants to help make a difference to the experience of our clients and their pets. Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:
Health and wellbeing
Health Cash Plan from day one
24/7 counselling and wellbeing support
Life Assurance 3 x salary
Annual leave
5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service
Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you
Additional support
Cycle to Work
Season Ticket loans
Discounts on Medivet products and services
About you
You’re skilled at providing exceptional client facing care, with excellent reception skills. You’ll have good numeracy skills, with experience of using online appointment booking systems. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you.
We welcome applications from candidates who are able to prioritise, can remain calm under pressure and who are flexible and willing to learn. Previous veterinary receptionist experience is desirable.
What you’ll be doing
Typically, in this role, you’ll:
Carry out reception duties, greeting clients on arrival, and updating records
Triage the impact of emergency appointments, contacting clients and rearranging as needed
Manage the practice diary to ensure appointment availability is optimised to team skillset
Answer client phone calls and manage messages
Ensure appointment slots are available for clients to book online
Process any repeat prescription order requests
Work collaboratively within a supportive team
Work 1 in 4 Saturdays in addition to normal scheduled hours. 8.30am-12.30pm only.