Veterinary Receptionist

Company: Highcroft (Shirehampton)
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Join Our Team as a Veterinary Receptionist!

Are you ready to put pets first? At CVS Vets, we make pets a priority every day!

Role Details

Location: Shirehampton site, with coverage at Eastville and Ashton sites.

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract.

Hours: 39.13 hours per week.

Shift Pattern: Monday‑Friday with a 1:4 share in the Saturday rota. Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Shirehampton; Tuesday at Eastville; Saturdays at either Shirehampton, Eastville or possibly Ashton when needed. Flexibility required to cover all three sites and 1 Bank Holiday per year.

About the Role

  • Manage Communication: Handle incoming calls and schedule appointments efficiently.
  • Inquiries Resolution: Respond to queries via phone, email, and in-person interactions with professionalism.
  • Client Reception: Greet and register new clients, ensuring a warm welcome.
  • Insurance Management: Process and manage insurance forms adeptly.
  • Medication Distribution: Dispense medications as required.
  • Financial Transactions: Process payments accurately and efficiently.
  • Emotional Support: Provide empathy and understanding to clients during distressing times, while maintaining professionalism.
  • System Utilisation: Organise patients using the in‑house system efficiently.
  • Inter‑practice Communication: Liaise with veterinary practices to address patient needs and queries.
  • Debt and Refund Management: Make necessary phone calls regarding debts, belongings, and refunds.
  • Client Care: Above all, ensure that every client feels welcomed and valued at our practice.

Who We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience as a Receptionist; experience in a veterinary setting is a bonus.
  • Resilience and the ability to handle emotional situations with grace.
  • Strong communication skills paired with genuine empathy.
  • Outstanding customer service skills and experience with the public.
  • Positive attitude and superior teamwork abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems.

Our Offer to You

  • Salary aligned with the National Minimum Wage.
  • Five weeks’ annual leave (pro rata) per annum, plus bank holidays.
  • Long Service Award – extra day of annual leave for each year of service (up to 5 additional days).
  • Staff discount scheme on Veterinary bills and care.
  • Staff discount on Animed Direct, our online dispensary, for pet medicines, products and food.
  • Employee Assistance Programme for confidential wellbeing support.
  • And many more benefits as part of our commitment to recognize, support and appreciate you.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026