Veterinary assistant Work, Jobs in Lewes, Esx (with Salaries)

Veterinary Receptionist
IVC —Hailsham
- Up to £26,917.80 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Front desk
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
3d
Dog Kennel Assistant
The Kit Wilson Trust for Animal Welfare —Hadlow Down
- £26,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- In-person
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12d
Veterinary Finance and Admin Assistant
Happy Tails Vets Ltd —Bexhill
- £26,520 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
- Data entry
- Employee discount
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4d
Science Teaching Assistant and Animal Management Technician Cover from 24 August 2026
Bexhill College —Bexhill
- Up to £24,759 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
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2d
Veterinary Receptionist
Arun Veterinary Group —Pulborough
- From £12.74 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Laboratory experience
- Computer skills
- Employee discount
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Veterinary Receptionist - Multi-site
Arun Veterinary Group —Storrington
- From £12.99 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Laboratory experience
- Computer skills
- Employee discount
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Veterinary Receptionist

IVC -
Hailsham

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Job details

Full-time
Up to £26,917.80 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Customer service
Front desk
IT
Communication skills

Full job description

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 Downland Vets, Hailsham on a full-time basis.

This vacancy involves working across our three East Sussex surgeries (Stone Cross, Hailsham and Eastbourne), although you will be primarily based at our Hailsham branch.

Join our dedicated team of veterinary professionals, comprising vets, nurses, student nurses, Veterinary Care Assistants and receptionists across East Sussex. We take pride in our commitment to continuous learning and development, with veterinary certificate holders in ECC and geriatric medicine and a strong culture of ongoing training. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with skilled colleagues and contribute to our culture of excellence and compassion.

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

Full-time role working five weekdays on varying shift patterns between 8:30am and 7:00pm

Shifts include 8:30am-4:00pm, 8:30am-5:30pm and 8:30am-7:00pm

1 in 8 Saturday mornings, 8:30am-1:30pm

Key Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional client care and reception support

Manage appointments and client enquiries

Complete a range of administration tasks

Maintain high standards of hygiene and infection control

Assist with stock control and laboratory duties

Support with basic animal care duties where required

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 verbal and written communication skills

A supportive and collaborative approach to teamwork

Outstanding customer service skills

Good IT skills

The ability to provide a high standard of service in a fast-paced environment

The ability to remain calm under pressure

A positive and friendly attitude

Compassion and patience when supporting clients

A flexible and adaptable approach to work

Own transport

Previous receptionist experience would be desirable

Animal handling experience would be desirable

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

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 scheme

Learning and development opportunities via the inspiring vet care Academy

Pension scheme

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.

Up to £26,917.8 per annum

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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