This is a great opportunity to work for the UK’s leading veterinary wholesaler.

Our business provides a next day supply and distribution service through our nationwide network of distribution depots, serving an average of 2750 customers every day.

Working for us you'll receive:

Competitive rates of pay
29 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) (Pro rata)
Staff discounts
Life assurance benefit
Cycle to work Scheme
Free on-site parking and Wi-Fi
A 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme – offering a range of support services to help you to resolve difficulties in your home-life
Savings related Share option plan
Christmas vouchers
Eye-sight vouchers
Company pension scheme

NATIONAL VETERINARY SERVICES LIMITED

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Sample Reception Assistant	Reports to: Head of Biochemistry
Department: All	Business unit: NationWide Laboratories
Prepared by: Sandra Wells	Date: 10^th January 2020

Main purpose of the role
The role of Sample Reception Assistant is focused on supporting the laboratory team. Receiving diagnostic samples from veterinary clients, our sample reception team are critical to the timely processing of cases received into our laboratory. The Sample Reception Assistant will assist in the daily workload as assigned under the appropriate technical supervision. Striving to drive customer excellence in all internal and external activities. They should provide support to the team in ensuring that all initiatives are fully implemented, and that role model/ambassador behaviour, values and beliefs are adopted. A Sample Reception Assistant should be able to work well with relevant supervision and also work effectively as a key team member to maximise the overall service delivered. A flexible ‘can do’ approach is essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities
Sample reception/opening up. Unpacking and checking of diagnostic samples Accurately record details of samples received from Veterinary clients. Works flexibly and collaboratively Adopts role model behaviour, values and beliefs
Personal attributes:Qualifications, experience, skills, knowledge and competencies required to fulfil the role
Interest in laboratory work Excellent attention to detail. Good interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal. Strong organisational skills. Team player. Questions practices and improves. Highly customer focused. Highly motivated. Computer literate.

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Biochemistry - Sample Reception Assistant

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