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 Bath Vets - Rosemary Lodge Hospital on a part-time basis.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a dedicated and friendly team that prioritises both client and animal care. We offer a supportive working environment with excellent benefits. This is a busy, rewarding, and versatile role where you’ll have the chance to grow and thrive in a veterinary setting.
Located in the stunning city of Bath, Rosemary Lodge is a long-established Tier 3 veterinary hospital equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including on-site MRI, CT, digital X-ray, dental X-ray, and in-house diagnostic capabilities. We take pride in fostering a friendly and supportive working environment with a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing. Our team is actively encouraged to enhance their skills and knowledge through in-house training and CPD opportunities.
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.
This is a part time role, working at all Bath Vets sites - an average of 24 hours per week.
General responsibilities include:
- Meeting and greeting clients
- Booking appointments
- Dealing with any queries
- Taking payments
- Dispensing medication
- Interacting with customers
You are a friendly, organised and customer-focused individual who enjoys working as part of a team. You’ll bring:
- Excellent communication skills and a professional, welcoming manner
- Experience in a customer-facing role, with a strong focus on service and attention to detail
- The ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a busy environment
- A collaborative approach and willingness to support colleagues
- A proactive attitude, with openness to feedback and learning
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. 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
- 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 IVC Evidensia Academy
- Discounted veterinary care
- Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you - including Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme and access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Up to £26,520 per annum DOE (FTE)
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.
