Date: 23 hours ago
City: Elgin, Illinois
Contract type: Full time

We have a vacancy for a Head Receptionist at Wards Vets Elgin!
Here at Wards Vets, we are looking for a friendly and professional Head Veterinary Receptionist to join our team in Elgin. We are looking for someone with a client care background and leadership experience.
Your Role Will Include But Not Limited To
This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week. The shifts will be from 8:30am-5:30pm with 1 hour unpaid lunch. There will also be Saturdays from 9:00am-1:00pm on a rota basis.
Why join Wards?
Wards Vets are a RCVS accredited small animal practice based in Elgin, Moray close to beaches, mountains and fantastic dog walking areas. We have been a Veterinary Nurse Training Practice for many years, and we provide services for companion pets, such as cats, dogs, rabbits and other small furries. We also pride ourselves in being a gold standard ISFM cat friendly practice.
We believe all of our team are important and key to the success of Wards Vets. We will listen to your ideas and support development in your areas of interest wherever possible. We are a real family feel clinic with a strong team bond. Our Clinical Director and Head Nurse leads our clinical team. Our friendly team is made up of 6 Veterinary Surgeons, 6 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 SVN, 1 Veterinary Care Assistant, 3 Receptionists and a Practice Manager.
In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
Here at Wards Vets, we are looking for a friendly and professional Head Veterinary Receptionist to join our team in Elgin. We are looking for someone with a client care background and leadership experience.
Your Role Will Include But Not Limited To
- Manage, lead and develop the reception team.
- Ensure adequate cover and shifts are allocated.
- Cleaning.
- Money Handling.
- Dispensing Medications.
- Stock Control.
This is a full-time permanent role working 40 hours per week. The shifts will be from 8:30am-5:30pm with 1 hour unpaid lunch. There will also be Saturdays from 9:00am-1:00pm on a rota basis.
Why join Wards?
Wards Vets are a RCVS accredited small animal practice based in Elgin, Moray close to beaches, mountains and fantastic dog walking areas. We have been a Veterinary Nurse Training Practice for many years, and we provide services for companion pets, such as cats, dogs, rabbits and other small furries. We also pride ourselves in being a gold standard ISFM cat friendly practice.
We believe all of our team are important and key to the success of Wards Vets. We will listen to your ideas and support development in your areas of interest wherever possible. We are a real family feel clinic with a strong team bond. Our Clinical Director and Head Nurse leads our clinical team. Our friendly team is made up of 6 Veterinary Surgeons, 6 Registered Veterinary Nurses, 1 SVN, 1 Veterinary Care Assistant, 3 Receptionists and a Practice Manager.
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
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