Veterinary Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Bay Vet Group are looking for a Veterinary Receptionist for our busy first opinion and referral practice, to be based primarily at our Paignton surgery but may also be required to work at any of our surgeries in Teignbridge and Torbay.
The ideal candidate would have previous experience as a receptionist, ideally within the Veterinary, animal care or rescue industry but those with other customer service backgrounds will also be considered.
The successful candidate must show a high willingness to learn, be motivated, confident and able to interact well with our clients providing a consistent high level of service and customer care.
Key duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to; answering the telephone and greeting clients, scheduling appointments efficiently, providing advice on a wide range of veterinary subjects and products, stock ordering, registering clients and organising computerised records and maintaining of the reception and consulting areas.
This is a full-time position working 4 days a week plus one Saturday or Sunday in every four.
Employee benefits include:
5.6 weeks holiday (inc bank holidays) plus an additional days’ leave for your birthday
Employee discount on veterinary treatment and products
Membership to the British Veterinary Receptionist Association
Death in service cover (after 3 years employment)
Private medical insurance (after 5 years employment)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £9.18-£10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 20/03/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Veterinary Receptionist roles across Bay Vet Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £9 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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