About this role
As a Client Care Assistant (CCA) you will be the first point of contact for client phone calls and visits and will be responsible for delivering exceptional care, always there to clients, patients, and colleagues.This is a front-of-house, receptionist-based role and is not a progressive position, making it ideal for someone who enjoys client interaction and thrives in a consistent role.
The successful candidates will be highly organised, able to manage a busy workload, and remain calm and efficient under pressure. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
The working hours will be Monday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am-7pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.
There will also be a requirement to work 1 in 10 weekends at the Alfreton 24HR practice on a Saturday and Sunday.
Your career means more than a rota and a job title, that’s why we offer:
Health and wellbeing
• Health Cash Plan from day one • 24/7 counselling and wellbeing support • Life Assurance 3 x salary Annual leave
• 5 weeks’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising with length of service • Extra ‘Day for You’, a paid day off just for you Additional support
• Cycle to Work • Season Ticket loans • Discounts on Medivet products and services
About you You’re skilled at providing exceptional client facing care, with excellent reception skills. You’ll have good numeracy skills, with experience of using online appointment booking systems. You’re a team player who wants to make a real difference in a practice that values and supports you. We welcome applications from candidates who are able to prioritise, can remain calm under pressure and who are flexible and willing to learn. Previous veterinary receptionist experience is desirable.
What you’ll be doing Typically, in this role, you’ll:
• Carry out reception duties, greeting clients on arrival, and updating records • Triage the impact of emergency appointments, contacting clients and rearranging as needed • Manage the practice diary to ensure appointment availability is optimised to team skillset • Answer client phone calls and manage messages • Ensure appointment slots are available for clients to book online • Process any repeat prescription order requests • Work collaboratively within a supportive team