Veterinary assistant Work, Jobs in West Rainton, Dur (with Salaries)

Veterinary Receptionist
METROVETS —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £24,100 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Laboratory experience
- Front desk
- Free parking
- Employee discount
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PDSA —Sunderland
- £13.47 - £13.87 an hour
- Part-time
- Word processing
- Front desk
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Veterinary Receptionist - Part time
Animal Trust —Stockton-On-Tees
- £12.71 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Organisational skills
- Front desk
- Cleaning
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Strong Communication Skills: Proficient in verbal and written communication to effectively engage with customers and clearly convey information.
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JDSPORTS —Durham
Proactive attitude, with the confidence to approach customers and support sales opportunities. You'll bring energy to the shop floor by greeting customers…
£12.81 an hour
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Veterinary Receptionist

METROVETS -
Newcastle upon Tyne

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Job details

Full-time
£24,100 a year

Benefits

Free parking
Employee mentoring programme
Company pension
Company events
Employee discount
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Care record keeping
Record keeping
Clinical record keeping
Customer service
GCSE
Practice management software
Veterinary experience
Laboratory experience
Appointment booking and call handling
Task prioritisation
Front desk
Cleaning
Veterinary appointment scheduling
Computer skills
Customer interaction
Patient record updating
Managing patient records
Communication skills

Full job description

Independent small animal practice, close knit staff and friendly clients. Opened in 2008, under new ownership since January 2026.

30-40 hours per week with 1 in 4 Saturdays.

Salary depending on experience

Responsibilities:
- Greet and check-in clients and their pets in a friendly and professional manner
- Answer phone calls and schedule appointments
- Assist with filling out necessary paperwork and obtaining patient information
- Maintain accurate records of client and patient information in the practice management system
- Collect payments for services rendered and provide receipts to clients
- Provide general information about veterinary services and answer basic questions from clients
- Assist veterinary staff with handling and restraining animals as needed
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the reception area

Skills:
- Previous experience working in a veterinary clinic or animal-related field is preferred
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to handle difficult situations with professionalism and empathy
- Proficient in using computer systems and software, including practice management systems
- Knowledge of basic veterinary terminology and procedures
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £24,100.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Employee mentoring programme
Free parking
On-site parking
Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 8UT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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