Veterinary Clinic Receptionist

Do you love animals and have a passion for taking care of them and ensuring their well-being? Do you have skills and experience in customer service? Are you comfortable using computer software? If you answered yes to all the questions listed above, we have a job opening that aligns perfectly with what you’re looking for

The Role and Responsibilities:
Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic is looking for a receptionist to join our team. The responsibilities for the role include:

- Following a daily checklist of admin tasks
- Answering calls and triaging incoming clients
- Meeting and engaging with clients, we are customer service super stars
- Greeting and receiving their animals
- Scheduling appointments, surgeries and boardings
- Taking payments for invoices and communicating invoice breakdown
- Rearranging diary to accommodate emergencies and daily work flow
- Cleaning, tidying and maintaining reception environment

About Us:
We are a family-owned practice renowned for the exceptional level of care we provide to all our clients. The clinic has built its reputation over the years by providing Gold Standard medicine and treatment to all the animals that come into our care.

Accredited as an AVHS Hospital of Excellence, Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic is one of Australia’s most innovative and progressive veterinary clinics. Committed to pioneering mínimally invasive surgery, we aim to help lead the advancement of veterinary medicine in this field.

The team at Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic is highly diverse, yet supportive and welcoming. Several of our team members have been with us for years, some from day one With ample opportunities to progress through the ladder of personal and professional growth, the management pays for relevant seminars and training.

Project Hope

We also have our own charity called Project HoPe that looks after the surgical and medical needs of the companions of the homeless. Each of our staff must have a desire to use their heart, mind and skills to save the lives of the pets of Sydney’s least fortunate - those living rough on the streets.

This community we look after, have often lost everything and the little heartbeat at their feet is all they have to wake up for in the morning.

Digital Presence

With an online presence like no other, Southern Cross Veterinary Clinic reaches thousands of people on a weekly basis Such an online presence provides you with an excellent opportunity to raise your visibility in the Veterinary profession and can help you stand out from your peers (if you so choose).
- Currently studying in vet or animal care or has an interest in animals
- Proactive, a multi-tasker, prioritise and a team player
- Flexible with hours/days
- Available at short notice
- Willing to work weekends
- Works well under pressure
- A fast learner, adaptable and problem solver
- Bright, bubbly & well presented
- Must have Customer Service Skills
- Computer literate

What our team members say:
“Everyone in the team has been extremely patient and has taught me heaps. I always look forward to coming to work.” - Victoria, Receptionist.

The job is fast paced, and no day is the same. You’ll never be bored at work, and you’ll make some great furry and human friends that you get to work with We are professional supportive team who all strive for the overall welfare of animal lovers.
- Toni Turvey, Reception Manager

Our Locations

With clinics in three of the liveliest locations across Sydney and in Queensland, our local clinics are in St Peters, Surry Hills and Bellevue Hill, you will always find yourself in the heart of the city. Our locations also have regular access to public transport and ample parking making travel convenient for our employeesthey are also vibrant areas to go out after work.

Our Offer
- Above Award Pay to be negotiated with suitable applicants
- Opportunity for training and development
- An all-expense paid weekly team lunch
- An open dog policy meaning we welcome you to bring your dog to work every day
- Training and support to get you settled in
- Non corporate environment

It’s Time To Apply

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Free drinks
- Free food

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

Work Location: In person