Receptionist/Animal Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 08 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | staff discount, uniform, stakeholder pension, health shield benefits (EAP), life insurance, volunteering day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Location: | WA2 7AZ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Willows Veterinary Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 52 |
Summary
We have an opportunity for an Receptionist/Animal Care Assistant to join our team at the Orford Lane Veterinary Surgery. The role will include working flexibly across the 3 practices that we have in Warrington.
The job holder will helping to provide a professional, effective and organised client reception and provide assistance to the veterinary nurses in the care of our patients and general maintenance of the surgery premises.
This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours a week on a rota between 8:30 am to 6:00 pm at Orford Lane plus 1:4 full weekends Sat and/or Sunday for 7.5 hours per day which is taken back as time off in lieu plus up to two Bank Holidays per year at Beech House. There will be a regular requirement to work at the Beech House practice between the hours of 8:00 am to 10:30 pm to help provide cover when there is absence within the team (with an enhanced payment for twilight hours).
Previous experience in providing excellent customer service is preferred, although not necessarily within the veterinary industry. Previous animal handling experience would be a distinct advantage alongside prior experience of working in a veterinary setting. Full training will be provided.
A full job description for this role is available by contacting the email below. To apply for the position please email your CV and covering letter to Julie-Ann Goryl via the email recruitment@willowsvetgroup.co.uk quoting job reference 52 by the closing date for applications of 5pm on Wednesday 20th August 2025.
The job holder will helping to provide a professional, effective and organised client reception and provide assistance to the veterinary nurses in the care of our patients and general maintenance of the surgery premises.
This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours a week on a rota between 8:30 am to 6:00 pm at Orford Lane plus 1:4 full weekends Sat and/or Sunday for 7.5 hours per day which is taken back as time off in lieu plus up to two Bank Holidays per year at Beech House. There will be a regular requirement to work at the Beech House practice between the hours of 8:00 am to 10:30 pm to help provide cover when there is absence within the team (with an enhanced payment for twilight hours).
Previous experience in providing excellent customer service is preferred, although not necessarily within the veterinary industry. Previous animal handling experience would be a distinct advantage alongside prior experience of working in a veterinary setting. Full training will be provided.
A full job description for this role is available by contacting the email below. To apply for the position please email your CV and covering letter to Julie-Ann Goryl via the email recruitment@willowsvetgroup.co.uk quoting job reference 52 by the closing date for applications of 5pm on Wednesday 20th August 2025.