Temporary Christmas and New Year Vet Receptionist
£17ph plus £250 completion bonus
Vets Now are the UK’s leading provider of emergency pet care, providing a trusted veterinary service within our out-of-hours clinics. Our Receptionists are the first point of contact when a client calls or arrives at a clinic. Over Christmas and New Year our emergency clinics are particularly busy requiring additional support for emergency cases. This is a great opportunity to earn an additional income for five shifts over the Christmas period.
Rota pattern
Monday 21st December 2026 – Induction shift from 19:00 to 23:00
Option 1 Shift: 08:00 to 16:00
Friday 25th December 2026
Saturday 26th December 2026
Friday 1st January 2027
Saturday 2nd January 2027
Option 2 Shift: 15:00 to 23:00
Friday 25th December 2026
Saturday 26th December 2026
Friday 1st January 2027
Saturday 2nd January 2027
Roles and responsibilities:
- Answering calls
- Arranging emergency consultations
- Tracking admissions and discharges
- You will be responsible for communicating clearly with our nursing team and clients keeping everybody updated and informed.
You will be:
- Resilient, caring and empathetic particularly when working with clients who may be distressed or anxious
- Detail orientated with the ability to work well under pressure
- Articulate with the ability to prioritise and multitask
- Passionate about animal care with the drive to work in a busy emergency vet clinic over the Christmas and New Year period
To qualify for the £250 completion bonus, you must complete all five shifts.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from diverse and minority groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we encourage candidates with disabilities and health conditions to apply and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Life at Vets Now
More than a job in emergency care
At Vets Now, you'll be part of close-knit teams who support each other under pressure, share responsibility and work together with a shared purpose. With structured rotas, experienced clinical teams and opportunities to grow, we aim to create careers in ECC that are both rewarding and sustainable.
Your birthday as a paid day off
Up to 50% discounted staff pet care
Paid volunteering
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