We are looking for a full-time secretary to join our busy ambulatory department, working 35 hours per week Monday to Friday. There is a requirement to cover the practice phones on Saturday mornings and Bank Holidays as part of a rota. The role requires some flexibility with regard to hours.

Duties include:-

Export paperwork for horses travelling to different countries: liaising with shipping agents and vets accordingly; completing export health certificates; preparing quotations.
Typing of reports; markings forms; insurance certificates; vetting certificates
Answering the telephone
Taking messages for the ambulatory department; arranging visits; dealing with emergency calls.
Updating passports and maintaining the passport log
Supporting colleagues; covering their work when required
General office duties (eg filing, archiving, faxing, copying and scanning documents etc)
Providing cover at our Tattersalls office during sales may be required

The ideal candidate will possess:-

Exemplary organisational skills and ability to prioritise
Diligence and high level of accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient Microsoft IT skills
Ability to work as part of a team or alone
The ability to remain calm under pressure
Some understanding of the equine industry would be advantageous

For further information about this position, please contact Laura Raistrick on 01638 782000

Newmarket Equine Hospital

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