Veterinary Receptionist

Medivet


Date: 13 hours ago
City: Watford
Contract type: Full time
Key Responsibilities

Debt Management

  • Monitor and maintain client accounts throughout the debt collection process.
  • Issue debt letters and follow company procedures to recover overdue payments.
  • Communicate with clients via phone, email, and messaging platforms regarding outstanding balances.
  • Liaise with branch and reception teams to ensure up-to-date account information.
  • Identify and prioritise small to mid-level debts for timely resolution.
  • Categorise and manage various debt types (e.g. bad debt, direct claims pending, promised payments).
  • Work through aged debt reports and support the resolution of longstanding accounts.

Insurance Claims & Queries

  • Submit insurance claims and manage remittance allocations.
  • Process payments and issue refunds as needed.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to respond to insurance-related queries.
  • Reconcile accounts related to charity partners.

Training & Support

  • Deliver training to new starters on debt and insurance processes.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for debt-related enquiries.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Provide cover on reception during staff absences.
  • Support MHP (Medivet Healthcare Plan) debt management alongside the wider team.

Reception Support

  • Ensure a smooth handover between day and night teams by preparing the practice at opening and closing.
  • Handle incoming calls, emails, and client enquiries in a professional and empathetic manner.
  • Triage emergency appointments and reschedule clients as needed.
  • Perform standard reception duties including greeting clients, restocking, and maintaining a clean front-of-house.
  • Manage till operations and card transactions.
  • Promote the Medivet Healthcare Plan and assist clients with sign-up documentation.

About You

  • A confident communicator, comfortable speaking with clients in person and over the phone.
  • Previous experience in an administrative, accounts, or customer care role preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  • Calm under pressure, especially in sensitive financial or emergency situations.
  • A team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.

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