Veterinary Receptionist
Location: Lakeside Veterinary Hospital, Galway
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: June 2025
Salary: Up to €14.50 per hour
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Tuesday-Saturday)
No Sundays, Bank Holidays, or out-of-hours work
The Role:
We are seeking a friendly, confident, and organised receptionist to join our dynamic and experienced team. This is a client-facing role that requires exceptional communication and multitasking skills. You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment, providing front-of-house support and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations at our small animal practice.
Key Responsibilities:
About Us
We are a well-established small animal veterinary practice located in a vibrant historic town on the north shore of Loughrea Lake. At our purpose-built hospital, we have 3 examination rooms, 2 dedicated small animal operating theatres and a prep room with a separate large animal examination and surgical unit adjacent to the main building.
Our team is made up of 16 experienced, driven professionals: 9 Veterinary Surgeons (including a SA Medicine cert holder), 3 Veterinary Nurses, and 5 support staff. We have a collaborative, supportive and friendly environment focused on excellent patient care and staff development.
About You
We are looking for a trustworthy and proactive individual who thrives in a busy, client-focused setting. The successful applicant must have:
What We Offer (Benefits subject to pro-rata where applicable)
We offer a competitive salary along with great benefits, including:
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Leave: Annual Leave, Birthday Leave, Paid Maternity, Paternity, Bereavement, and Sick Leave
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Wellbeing: Cycle to Work Scheme, EAP Access, Free Flu Jabs, Discounts (Retail & Virtual Gym), & Access to Company Programmes (LGBTQ+, Wellbeing, etc.)
Join Our Team
If you're passionate about animal welfare and enjoy helping both pets and their owners, we’d love to welcome you to the Lakeside Vets team.
Apply now and take the next step in your veterinary reception career – one paw at a time. Email a copy of your CV and cover letter to info@lakesidevetsloughrea.ie
We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
As a BAME and LGBTQIA+ inclusive employer, and a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from diverse groups. Please let us know if any reasonable adjustments are required during the recruitment process.
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