Beaufield Vets is seeking an enthusiastic receptionist to join their team in Celbridge, Co Kildare.
The Role
* Full-time, permanent role for a receptionist based in Beaufield Veterinary Centre
* Salary is €13.50 per hour
* 4 day week (35 hours) including 1 in 3 Saturday shift
* No OOH, Sundays or Bank Holidays
* Enhanced Annual Leave
* Employer pension contributions
* Robust benefits included (see below)
The successful candidate will be responsible for booking appointments, meeting and greeting clients, keeping the waiting areas and consult rooms clean, handling phone calls and emails, taking payments, and other general reception duties. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a challenge where no two days are the same whilst nurturing relationships on a daily basis.
Applicant Requirements
We are seeking a trustworthy, reliable and friendly person able to work in a fast-paced veterinary practice environment. The successful applicant must have:
* Previous receptionist experience in any service-related industry
* Experience in veterinary or animal care is beneficial but not essential
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Be competent with computers and learning new IT systems
* Comfortable with cash handling
* Demonstrate high standards of hygiene and cleaning
* Be a team player
* Possess great organizational skills
* A love for animal welfare is a requirement
Who we are
Here at Beaufield Vets we are looking for a veterinary receptionist to join our team. We are looking for someone friendly and organized, with the ability to multi-task. Computer proficiency, excellent communication skills, a love of animals and an empathetic nature are a must. Previous experience working in a veterinary environment is preferred but not essential, however experience in a similar customer facing role is required.
We are a very friendly, professional small animal hospital where there is a huge emphasis on work/life balance. Situated just west of Dublin city and well served by bus and rail for easy commute.
Our team consists of 5 Vet Surgeons, 4 Veterinary Nurses, and 3 support staff (practice manager, receptionist and animal care assistant).
Check out our website here: www.beauvet.ie
Benefits – subject to pro rata
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our staff, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:
* 22 days Annual Leave (subject to pro-rata)
* Birthday Leave
* Paid Maternity Leave Package
* Paid Paternity Leave
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* EAP and wellbeing centre access
* Paid Bereavement Leave
* Company Sick Pay
* Leadership Academy for all our future leaders, including Head Nurses and Practice Managers
* Career Progression Opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical
* Annual Pay Reviews
* Pawesome Benefits – various discounts including retail and virtual gym
* Discounted Staff Pet Veterinary Fees
* Sponsorship for overseas employees
* Relocation Packages
* Free Flu Jabs
* Opportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQ+, Wellbeing champions, Nurses committee, Clinical Board and many more)
If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Shónagh Dawson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Shónagh Dawson RVN
Talent Partner
shonagh.dawson@ivcevidensia.com
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