Veterinary Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Company description
Tamar Vets is a rapidly growing Small Animal practice based in Bude and Holsworthy. We offer our employees:
- Active involvement in the direction and development of the practice
- An alternative to the corporate ‘recipe’
Excellent client and patient standards of care are at the core of our approach. We also believe that pet care is more than just about caring. Truly caring is about being connected and strengthening the bond between the pet, its owner and us, its vets.
Job description
This is a great opportunity for a receptionist to join our friendly team at Tamar Vets. The position will involve working from both our Bude and Holsworthy branches.
Applicants must be computer literate, have excellent customer service skills, a friendly manner and be able to deal with the public both face to face and over the telephone. They will have the ability to work under pressure and use their own initiative whilst being guided by practice protocol. Previous veterinary experience is preferred but not essential.
You will be responsible for: Being the "face of the practice, Welcoming clients into the building, Managing the reception area, Answering telephones, Actively promoting the products and services of the practice, Accurately recording client and animal information on our IT system, Taking client payments and cashing up, Making Appointments.
Proposed hours are 32.5 a week, normal shifts are 830am to 430pm or 9am to 5pm the rota includes one late finish per week ( 7pm) and alternate Saturday mornings ( 9am to 1pm)
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £17,500.00-£19,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Experience:
- Veterinary Receptionist: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer Service: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
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 Tamar Vets Limited'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 £17,500 - £19,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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