Eastcott Veterinary Hospital and Referrals are recruiting for an experienced and professional client care advisor to join their friendly and supportive team. This is a full-time permanent position working 40h per week. The purpose of this position is to serve as a member of the reception team providing an excellent service to our clients and visitors. + Arranging appointments + Keeping accurate records + Various clerical duties related to animal patient care and treatment + Facilitate accurate communications between clients, veterinary surgeons, our nursing staff and practice manager Our receptionists should create the image and the first impression of our business, remaining calm, courteous and professional at all times, regardless of a client or visitor’s behaviour. Our receptionists should make a positive impression and make clients feel confident in our service as a whole and helps to put them at ease if they are worried or apprehensive. This position requires a practical knowledge of the practice’s organisation and services; the basic rules and regulations governing visitors; dispensing restrictions; basic animal patient treatment; recognition of an emergency; accuracy in transcribing information/messages and a practical knowledge of the standard procedures, veterinary records and terminology used in the practice. Processing insurance claims both for direct payment and on behalf of clients may be a key aspect of this role. **What we offer** •5-weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave •Relocation support •RCVS and VDS fees paid •Employer contribution pension scheme •Life assurance •E-car salary sacrifice scheme •Enhanced equal family leave •Extensive internal and funded external CPD At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an experienced team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone. Eastcott Referrals is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets. We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose. All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Eastcott, Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at  careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk. \#LI-ST1 #LI-Onsite