Millcroft Veterinary Group is a fiercely independent, six centre, mixed practice in the western Lake District. We have an opportunity for a veterinary receptionist to join our friendly team.
Millcroft Veterinary Group is a member of XLVets, a community of independently-owned veterinary practices.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Client communication
- Booking appointments
- Dispensing medicines
- Recording client details, taking and recording payments
- Stock monitoring
- Reception area cleanliness
Skills, knowledge and experience required:
- Good communication skills
- Ability to multitask
- Experience of basic clerical duties
- Excellent IT skills
- Ability to work as a member of the team
- Ability to problem solve
- Animal care experience - working with clients, animals and within the veterinary environment (desirable)
- Client/customer focus
- Self-motivated
- Excellent time keeping
- Empathy
- Conscientiousness
- Willingness to learn
- Respect for others
- Honesty and integrity
- Flexibility
We offer:
Full time position - 38 hour week over 4 days, plus weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Part-time would be considered.
Starting salary of £25,800.00
Full driving licence essential
Training:
You are required to undertake - British Veterinary Receptionist Foundation Training
Holiday:
5.8 pro-rata weeks of paid holiday per year, including public holidays, with additional allowance for long service.
Optional holiday purchase scheme of up to 1 week pro-rata.
Other benefits:
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted gym membership
Company pension
We take mental health seriously and subscribe to an employee assistance programme which provides 24/7 support
Discounted veterinary fees and free membership to our Lifetime Care Club Practice Plan
Team social events
Flu vaccine
Eye test
Still need to be convinced?
We are proud, active members of XLVets, and recent winners of the XLVet's "Inspirational Teams" award.
We’re situated in the heart of the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site which presents a wealth of opportunities for walkers, horse-riders, kayakers, runners, mountaineers, climbers, paragliders, and wild-swimmers.
Visit our Facebook to see the team in action @MillcroftVets
Deadline for application: Friday 22nd August 2025
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For more information email: [email protected]
