Receptionist - Dublin

 

Anicare Veterinary Group is seeking a receptionist to join their experienced veterinary team in Clontarf. 

 

The Role 

• Full-time, Permanent position based in Anicare Vets, Clontarf 

• 40 hours (5 days) per week 

• 1 in 3 weekends 

• No OOH 

• Salary is €13.50 per hour 

• Enhanced annual leave entitlements 

• Discounted staff pet veterinary fees 

• Employer pension contributions 

• Robust benefits included (see below) 

 

Applicant Requirements 

We are seeking a trustworthy, reliable and friendly person able to work in a fast-paced veterinary practice environment. The successful applicant must have: 

• 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 

  

About Us 

We are one team – you’re in good company 

Anicare Veterinary Group is  a well-established group of practices in North Dublin. We have locations in Blanchardstown, Clontarf, Santry and Glasnevin. We pride ourselves on being providers of exceptional standards of care for our patients and being a great workplace for our staff. Our team consists of 16 Veterinary Surgeons and 25 Veterinary Nurses plus a superb group of support staff across all our practices. Each practice is different, with its own clientele and specialties but our teams are close and supportive of each other. We have many certificate holders in Anaesthesia, Small Animal Surgery, Feline Medicine and more. In our practice at Clontarf we have a team of five Veterinary Surgeons, four Veterinary Nurses and two support staff.   

 

Benefits – subject to pro rata 

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our staff, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, you will also benefit from: 

Work Life Balance 

• 22 days Annual Leave 

• Birthday Leave  

Focus on Employee Wellbeing  

• Paid Maternity Leave Package 

• Paid Paternity Leave 

• Cycle to Work Scheme 

• EAP and wellbeing centre access 

• Paid Bereavement Leave 

• Company Sick Pay 

Development 

• Leadership Academy for all our future leaders, including Head Nurses and Practice Managers 

• Career Progression Opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical 

Professional Memberships 

• VCI membership paid (if eligible) 

• VDS cover paid (if eligible) 

Additional Benefits 

• Annual Pay Reviews 

• Pawesome Benefits – various discounts including retail and virtual gym 

• Employer Pension Contributions 

• Discounted Staff Pet Veterinary Fees 

• Free Flu Jabs 

• Opportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQ+, Wellbeing champions, Nurses committee, Clinical Board and many more) 

 

As a BAME and LGBTQIA+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process. 

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch. 

 

Any questions before applying? 

Speak to Shónagh Dawson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role. 

 

Shónagh Dawson RVN 

Talent Partner 

shonagh.dawson@ivcevidensia.com