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Receptionist

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Healthcare
  • Cork

AI generated summary

  • You should have receptionist experience, strong communication skills, IT competency, cash handling ability, organizational skills, and a passion for animal welfare. Teamwork and hygiene standards are essential.
  • You will book appointments, greet clients, maintain cleanliness, handle calls and emails, process payments, and perform general reception tasks in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

  • Previous receptionist experience in any service-related industry
  • Experience in veterinary or animal care is beneficial but not essential
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Be competent with computers and learning new IT systems
  • Comfortable with cash handling
  • Demonstrate high standards of hygiene and cleaning
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Be a team player
  • Possess great organizational skills
  • A love for animal welfare is a requirement

Responsibilities

  • The successful candidate will be responsible for booking appointments, meeting and greeting clients, keeping the waiting areas and consult rooms clean, handling phone calls and emails, taking payments, and other general reception duties. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a challenge where no two days are the same whilst nurturing relationships on a daily basis.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Receptionist position?

The working hours for the Receptionist position are 40 hours per week, spread over 5 days, including 1 in 2 weekends.

What is the hourly salary for this role?

The salary for the Receptionist role is €13.50 per hour.

Is previous experience required for this position?

Yes, previous receptionist experience in any service-related industry is required, while experience in veterinary or animal care is beneficial but not essential.

What kinds of responsibilities will I have as a receptionist?

As a receptionist, you will be responsible for booking appointments, greeting clients, maintaining cleanliness in waiting areas and consult rooms, handling phone calls and emails, taking payments, and other general reception duties.

Are there any training opportunities available?

Yes, support and training are offered to help you succeed in the role.

What benefits does Sunbeam Vets offer?

Sunbeam Vets offers a range of benefits including 22 days of annual leave, birthday leave, paid maternity and paternity leave, sick pay, employer pension contributions, discounted veterinary fees for staff pets, and opportunities for professional development.

Is a love for animal welfare mandatory for this role?

Yes, a love for animal welfare is a requirement for the Receptionist position.

Who can I contact if I have questions before applying?

You can contact Shónagh Dawson from the recruitment team at shonagh.dawson@ivcevidensia.com for any questions before applying.

Are there opportunities for career progression within the organization?

Yes, there are career progression opportunities available, both clinical and non-clinical, including a Leadership Academy for future leaders.

Does the company promote inclusion and diversity?

Yes, as a BAME and LGBTQIA+ inclusive employer, Sunbeam Vets is keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups and welcomes applicants with disabilities.

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