Receptionist - Temporary Christmas and New Year - Milton Keynes
Posted 3 hours 10 minutes ago by Vets Now
Vets Now are the UK's leading provider of emergency pet care, providing a trusted veterinary service within our out-of-hours clinics. Our Receptionists are the first point of contact when a client calls or arrives at a clinic. Over Christmas and New Year our emergency clinics are particularly busy requiring additional support for emergency cases. This is a great opportunity to earn an additional income for four shifts over the Christmas period.
Rota patternMonday 21st December 2026 - Induction shift from 19:00 to 23:00
Friday 25th December 2026 from 15:00 to 23:00
Saturday 26th December 2026 from 15:00 to 23:00
Friday 1st January 2027 from 15:00 to 23:00
Roles and responsibilities:- Answering calls
- Arranging emergency consultations
- Tracking admissions and discharges
- You will be responsible for communicating clearly with our nursing team and clients keeping everybody updated and informed.
- Resilient, caring and empathetic particularly when working with clients who may be distressed or anxious
- Detail orientated with the ability to work well under pressure
- Articulate with the ability to prioritise and multitask
- Passionate about animal care with the drive to work in a busy emergency vet clinic over the Christmas and New Year period
To qualify for the £250 completion bonus, you must complete all four shifts.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we encourage candidates with disabilities and health conditions to apply and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.