Vetco Clinic Lead

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!

Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.

If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet.

• We love all pets like our own
• We’re the future of the pet industry
• We’re here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We’re welcome as we are

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners.

We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers.

We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.

This position serves as the field team lead and provides functional direction to field staff and is the 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.

Essential Job Functions :

The incumbent must be able to perform all of the following duties and responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation :

• Provide functional direction and supervision to the 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.
• Safely operate company supplied vehicle to and from clinic locations and office when assigned as driver.
• Ability to lift up to 40lbs.
• Effectively communicate with customers and business partners to manage difficult customer situations, including pet incidents (bites, reactions and emergency situations).

Primary point of contact for Market Manager on clinic-related issues.

• 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 a sales environment among the team by leading targeted discussion topics during daily commute.

Other Duties and Responsibilities :

• Ensure proper handling of all revenues for the day including deposit to safe or bank.
• Assist customers in completing paperwork for a clear accurate medical record.
• Crowd management, clean up pet waste, effectively communicate and manage situations involving disruptive pets.
• Offer available discounts to win customers experiencing disruptive or unpleasant experiences.
• Manage and assist loading and unloading equipment and supplies from company supplied vehicle in a safe manner.
• Assist in training new partners according to training plan expectations.
• Understand and communicate Vetco medical recommendations, booster schedule, and products.
• Effectively communicate with store management to build an atmosphere of cooperation and business success.
• At the conclusion of the 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 the day.
• Participate in company and sponsor facilitated training related to products, services, policies and procedures.
• Complete the Clinic Lead reports for each shift.

Nature of Supervision :

Position directly reports to the Market Manager.

Supervisory Responsibility :

While field associates report directly to the Market Manager, this position provides work direction and functional leadership to rig employees while in clinic or transit.

Previous Experience :

• 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 the 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.

Work Environment :

The majority of job duties are conducted indoors. Passenger vehicle travel is required to commute to work locations. In some locations, overnight travel may be required.

Because this position requires bending, kneeling, moving equipment (up to 40 pounds, as necessary) and standing for long periods of time, there may be a risk of injury resulting from improper procedures.

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.

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