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Tractor Supply Company
Asst, Vet Clinic I, VPC
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What they do
A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.
$40,518 / year median in Maine
+26% projected growth
Job Description
Overall Job Summary
Provides convenient and affordable pet health and wellness products and veterinary services to pets and their families through retail and ecommerce channels across the country.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)
- Collect payment, dispense and label medication, and review discharge paperwork with pet parents
- Safely restrain / hold pets for wellness procedures including vaccines, nail trims and microchipping
- Collect and prepare blood and fecal samples for laboratory testing
- Drive vans to and from clinics responsibly; load and unload the vans upon arrival and departure (Community Clinics)
- Make recommendations for services and products to every pet, every time, based on the pet's lifestyle and an understanding of canine and feline diseases
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment by disinfecting surfaces and equipment between each pet
- Ability to execute inventory processes by maintaining accurate product counts and managing expiration dates for vaccines and products
- Promote a culture of safety in your clinic and live our values while reinforcing our brand promise with pet parents, partners, and team members
- Provide customer service to pet parents by answering questions and assisting them through the clinic process
- Achieve goals as set by your manager including dollars per pet, pets per clinic, preferred product and microchips sold
- Scan pets for microchips
- Prepare canine and feline vaccines
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with pet parents and partners
- Other duties as assignedRequired Qualifications
Experience:
Must be 18 years of age or older with a valid driver's license and VIP Petcare Pass MVR Check with reliable transportation to and from work. Previous customer service sales experience.Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent requiredPreferred knowledge, skills or abilities- Present professional appearance and positive conduct
- Punctuality and dependability highly valued
- Navigate computer software (iPad, Bluetooth devices and more)
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to work within a team to meet team goals and objectives
- Comfort level in approaching host location's customers to educate about our clinics
- Ability to adapt to changing prioritiesWorking Conditions Must be able to drive a company vehicle for long hours and in various terrain and weather conditions.