Veterinary Receptionist – South East Wales
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Company
Global Veterinary Careers (GVC)
Contact
Perry Ward
Gwent, United Kingdom
Veterinary Receptionist – Farm Animal Practice
Location: Abergavenny, Wales
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, DOE
We are looking for a friendly and organised Veterinary Receptionist to join a well-established farm practice, supporting farmers and smallholders in the Abergavenny area. This is a varied, hands-on role ideal for someone calm under pressure and comfortable working in a busy veterinary environment.
The Role
Reception Duties:
Answer telephone calls, prioritising emergency enquiries
Book farm visits and TB tests
Welcome clients at reception and dispense medications
Create invoices and process payments
Liaise effectively with vets, technicians, and clients
Follow practice policies and procedures
Administrative Duties:
Use IT systems and practice management software
Email and message clients
Scan, process, and save data to client accounts
General office and administrative duties as required
Technician Support Duties:
Pack and prepare laboratory samples
Clean and maintain surgical areas and equipment
Carry out faecal egg counts
Assist vets, including animal restraint when required
Vacancy Details
Full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday)
Rostered office hours between 8:15am – 5:30pm
Saturday mornings 8:30am – 12:30pm during lambing and calving season (Feb–Apr)
Flexible working hours considered
Competitive salary, dependent on experience
20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Full training provided
Agricultural knowledge desirable but not essential
The Practice
The team consists of 10 experienced vets, 2 TB testers, and 6 office staff, supporting a wide range of farm clients including dairy, beef, sheep, pigs, goats, and smallholders. The practice has a strong community focus, with regular team socials and access to a staff wellbeing programme.
The practice is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, using inclusive language and focusing on skills, attitude, and potential.
Apply Now: Please contact Perry Ward at [email protected] or call 01392 401 07801392 401 078 for more information.
Tel: 01392 401 078
Address:
Gwent, United Kingdom