Vetco Veterinary Clinic Lead – Training provided (Driving Role)

About the role

The incumbent serves as the field team lead and provides functional direction to field staff and primary point of escalation for customer, vet or store partner issues. This position also serves as a driver of company vehicles to vaccination clinics and is responsible for overall performance and operational compliance of the day’s clinics.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional direction and supervision to field team.
• Ability to effectively perform functions of all clinic team roles and provide coaching and functional direction to individuals in these roles where necessary. May be responsible for filling one or more of these roles at a time.
• Safely operate company supplied vehicle to and from clinic locations and office, when assigned as driver.
• Effectively communicate with customers and business partners to manage difficult customer situations, including pet incidents (bites, reactions and emergency situations).
• Liaise and partner with leadership at clinic locations to determine optimal clinic location, crowd management practices, and manage any issues that arise during clinic.
• Ensure all clinic processes are followed and necessary clinic paperwork is filled out accurately and completely.
• Facilitate sales environment among team by leading targeted discussion topics during daily commute.
• Ensure proper handling of all revenues for day including deposit to safe or bank.
• Absorb and communicate Vetco medical recommendations, booster schedules and products.
• Effectively communicate with store management to build an atmosphere of cooperation and business success.
• At conclusion of clinic, present report card and site report to MOD. Obtain the gross sales receipt of clinic sales (clinic transaction model) or SKU movement report (customer transaction model) from the MOD.
• Prior to departure, confirm the clinic area is clean and no trash, sharps, clinic equipment or supplies have been left on the floor or shelves.
• Notify store well in advance if clinic team is running late.
• End of clinic and end of day reconciliation of all equipment and supplies.
• Escalate any clinic issues to Market Manager, Store Manager, and/or Vetco Customer Service for further resolution via Incident reporting process.
• Accountable for accurate completion of all paperwork - Ensure all paperwork and checklists are completed. Ensure rig supplies and product bins are restocked at the end of day.
• Participate in company and sponsor facilitated training related to products, services, policies and procedures.
• Complete the Clinic Lead reports for each shift.

Requirements

• Must be able to perform all clinic job roles.
• Possess outstanding customer service skills, an aptitude for basic sales techniques and an interest in animals, as well as a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Hold leadership qualities and/or experience.
• Be able to operate company vehicles.
• Ability to effectively communicate, provide functional direction and leadership to team and resolve difficult situations independently.
• As direct contact with animals is required, must be comfortable handling and restraining animals within company policy.
• Existing partners applying must be in good standing.

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference in the lives of pets and pet owners.
• Experience working with animals and a positive attitude towards animals.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Customer service skills
• Basic sales techniques
• Animal handling and restraint
• Effective communication
• Problem-solving skills
• Team leadership

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and financial benefits package
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Incentive programs
• PTO

Pay

$18.25 - $25.00 per hour or salary range will be reflected above.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling options.

Company Information

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.