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Veterinary Receptionist / Patient Care Assistant

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Job ID:

74344

Job Type:

Fixed term contract

Category:

Veterinary

Educations:

GCSE
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Posted:

2024-11-11

Location:

Job Views:

26

Salari:

GBP Negotiable
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Job Description:

Job information Veterinary Receptionist / Patient Care Assistant from the Company CVS UK Ltd, this latest Veterinary Receptionist / Patient Care Assistant job vacancy is located in the city Dunfermline KY located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Veterinary field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

Are you passionate about making pets a priority? Here at CVS, so are we!

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a Veterinary Receptionist / Patient Care Assistant at Albavet Veterinary Surgeons.

Location: Working across our 4 branches; Burntisland, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy

Contract: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hours: 20 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday between 08.00 - 20.00 with a share in the Weekend rota

About Albavet Veterinary Surgeons:

Take a look at the practices here:

Albavet Veterinary Surgeons, Burntisland | The Vet Collection

Albavet Veterinary Surgeons, Dalgety Bay | The Vet Collection

Albavet Veterinary Surgeons, Dunfermline | The Vet Collection

Albavet Veterinary Hospital, Kirkcaldy | The Vet Collection

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.

Take a look at our short film to recognise the remarkable work thatour Vets, Nurses, Care Assistants and Receptionists do on the front line every day in the UK: CVS Ode to Veterinary Professionals

About the role:

The Receptionist and Patient Care Assistant roles are the foundations of an outstanding veterinary practice, and you will be involved in supporting our team of qualified RVNs and Vets to provide outstanding care to our patients.

Some of the PCA duties will include:

  • Nursing care to patients
  • Assisting Vets and Nurses in restraining animals for treatment
  • Cleaning, walking, and feeding of patients
  • Preparation of emergency and operating facilities
  • General cleaning and maintenance duties
  • Running internal lab samples
  • Answering emergency calls

Some of the Receptionist duties 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

What we're looking for in our Veterinary Receptionist / Patient Care Assistant:

  • An excellent communicator with strong empathy
  • Excellent customer service skills and experience in dealing with members of the public
  • Previous Receptionist experience is essential, veterinary experience is a plus, but not essential as full training will be given in both reception duties and animal welfare .
  • The ability to travel, as you will be required to work at multiple sites
  • Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
  • 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 will be in line with the National Minimum Wage
  • Generous annual leave entitlement of 5 weeks per year plus Bank Holidays
  • 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!

Or, if easier, you can find a full list by clicking the link here: CVS Employee Benefits

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept and progress applications from candidates without the Right to Work in the UK as we cannot provide visa sponsorship, due to our clinical support roles not meeting the criteria set out by the Home Office to be eligible.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best.

We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.

To apply for this position please click 'Apply Now'.

Keywords : Dunfermline jobs

Closed Date : 2024-12-11

Company Info

CVS UK Ltd

Durham DH, United Kingdom

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