Receptionist

Kingston Vets Hospital - Park Street, Hull, Yorkshire & The Humber

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK's number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

We are seeking an organised, personable Receptionist to join our team at Kingston Vets on a part-time permanent basis.

Kingston Vet Group is one of the fastest growing practices in East Yorkshire with a very busy but varied caseload. The group have five well-equipped branch surgeries which are supported by a fantastic Tier 3 Hospital, with complete diagnostic suite including CT and MRI.

The group offer a variety of referral services. The group have a fantastic and hardworking team of 19 committed veterinary surgeons, dedicated RVN's and a friendly, enthusiastic, support team.

We aim to offer consistency and high standards of client care to ensure that we can offer a high-quality service. Staff welfare and job satisfaction is prioritised at Kingston Vet Group. Vets Now Emergency work out of our Park Street site meaning that there is no need to transfer hospitalised patients between sites. Kingston is a fantastic place to work, where no two days are the same.

How You'll Make a Difference

As a Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for clients, playing a key role in delivering a welcoming, professional and compassionate experience at every interaction.

You'll support the smooth running of the practice by managing appointments, handling enquiries, supporting client communications and working closely with clinical and non-clinical colleagues to ensure a positive client and patient journey.

Working Pattern

• 2 x 10 hour shifts per week. One shift will be on a Saturday

Key Responsibilities

As the first point of contact for our clients in a busy environment you will be required to ensure all clients and their pets have a comfortable and positive experience within the surgery, meeting and greeting clients, answering the telephone to a broad range of enquiries that relate to pet's welfare, booking appointments, signing up new clients, looking into first level financial queries, taking payments, record keeping and providing information on our products and services such as our Pet Health Club ensuring no clinical advice is given whilst maintaining a clean clinical environment in waiting and consult rooms.

You Might Be a Great Fit If

You are a friendly, organised and customer-focused individual who enjoys working as part of a team. You'll bring:

• Excellent communication skills and a professional, welcoming manner
• Experience in a customer-facing role, with a strong focus on service and attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a busy environment
• A collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues
• A proactive attitude, with openness to feedback and learning

How We'll Support You

At inspiring vet care, we're committed to supporting your development and wellbeing from the very start of your career. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• A key client-facing role within a supportive and collaborative practice team
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within client care and practice leadership roles
• Ongoing learning and development supported by experienced colleagues and practice teams
• A values-led culture focused on care, community and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 6.6 weeks' annual leave plus your birthday off FTE
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Employee wellbeing initiatives including Healthcare Cash Plan and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes, subject to eligibility criteria
• Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy
• Discounted veterinary care
• Voluntary benefits including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We're committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

Kingston Vets Hospital - Park Street

1-2 Park Street, Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 2JF, United Kingdom