Summerhill Vets in Newport have a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Receptionist to join their busy team. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills who has a positive can-do attitude and enjoys working as part of a team who value and support each other whilst ensuring a positive experience for both pets and their owners. There will be occasional branch work (Malpas - Newport and Chepstow) so being able to travel between sites is essential. This is a varied position which entails the below duties: *Liaising with the clients and the clinical staff to provide a high level of customer care. *Meeting and greeting clients and pets. *Booking appointments and diary management. *Managing telephone and email enquiries. *Taking payment for services and products. *Managing cash and end-of-day banking. More about us We are a busy small animal practice seeing a large diverse caseload. We have top-of-the-range facilities including an ultrasound machine, endoscope, dental radiography and Idexx in-house lab equipment. Our team consists of 6 vets with a mix of full and part-time, working alongside our large nursing team. Your shift pattern You will work 35 hours per week, covering a variety of shifts over 4 days. With 1:3-4 Saturdays with day off in lieu. In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from: *6.6 weeks annual leave *Additional annual leave for your birthday which will be added to your holiday allowance *Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/ paternity/ adoption/ shared parental and surrogacy pay *Cycle to work scheme *Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing *Non-accidental injury support *Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy *Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers *Pension scheme *Discounted staff pet care \n \n £0 - £0 a year Up to £22,299 DOE \n