Veterinary Receptionist- The Vet Practice

  • Whittlesea
  • Apiam Animal Health
We are looking for a friendly, customer-focused and enthusiastic person to complement our team and provide front of house care to our clients and patients. The Vet Practice is a veterinary practice and canine rehabilitation facility in Whittlesea on the northern outskirts of Melbourne with a great team and great facilities. We believe in providing outstanding patient care and believe in a holistic approach to caring for our patients. As part of the Apiam Animal Health group of regional and rural veterinary clinics across Australia, The Vet Practice is a fantastic veterinary clinic that prides itself on having a great relationship with clients, customer satisfaction and going above and beyond in patient care.    The Position: Providing outstanding customer service over the phone and face-to-face.   Welcoming clients and their pets to the clinic.   Managing appointments for clinical staff.   Liaising with vets and vet nurses to ensure efficient daily scheduling.   Processing invoices and payments.   Ensuring a neat and tidy presentation of the reception and waiting areas.   To be successful: Previous reception or customer service experience is preferred but not essential as we are willing to train the right person. Animal care knowledge is advantageous.  Must genuinely love helping people and have a mature approach for tricky conversations!  Ability to multi-task with excellent time management skills.    Excellent team player and communicate well with clients, your colleagues and managers.   Why you should apply:   Casual position with flexibility around work times Paid volunteer leave, maternity leave and Apiam Reward Day (extra day of annual leave!)   Discounts from various retail, travel, fitness and health providers.   Everyone on our team is highly valued we take pride in having a positive and friendly clinic culture.   Work life balance and mental health taken seriously, we have our own Mental Health First Aid Officer and an excellent Employee Assistance Program.   Opportunities for further career development within an industry leading organisation.   If this opportunity excites you and you would like to be part of a progressive team apply now with your resume and cover letter!