Veterinary Technician- Inventory Manager

Veterinary Specialty Hospital is seeking an Inventory Manager/ Veterinary Technician to add to our growing team!! The position will require 2 days in inventory management and 2 days as a VT. Shifts will be during the day.

The purpose of this position is to oversee all aspects that are principally related to the inventory of VSH. The fundamental responsibility of the Inventory Technician is to effectively use all available resources to provide the best possible inventory operation; as well as to ensure the profitability of the practice. These duties include, but are not limited to overseeing ordering, stocking, and assessing the supply and equipment needs.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish inventory control systems to assure adequate stocks of supplies are available at each location. Working with vendor representatives, negotiate best prices for all products purchased.
• Manage supply activities. Supervise maintenance and proper storage of supplies and equipment. Analyze and monitor the turnover rate of supplies and equipment and provide necessary guidance in the requisition to replenish needed requirements.
• Meet with vendors to learn about new products, services, and pricing structures.
• Meet with the management team and practitioners regularly to assess product availability, concerns, and application.
• Stay current regarding any recent developments relative to new products or current products that are subject to backorders or being discontinued, share knowledge with team members.
• Monitor inventory costs and mark-up items according to the standardized industry benchmarks.
• Oversee the process of the receipt of shipment and unpacking of all inventory orders. Verify that all shipment documents match the shipment order and are received and undamaged. Returns incorrect or damaged shipments.
• Approve invoices in Workday and ensure they are correctly allocated to our location and coding.
• Monitor inventory and return items before they expire as well as return overstock items.
• Coordinate the ordering, logging, and tracking of controlled substances in the hospital, including maintaining stock in the lockboxes and keeping the lockbox integrity intact. (e.g., change locks, distribute keys)
• Oversee and utilize the hospital’s computer software to accurately and timely enter inventory data and coordinate with management any updates that are made to inventory items in regards to prices, markups, etc.
• Ensure that state pharmacy regulations and federal drug regulations are followed; coordinate with supervisors on controlled substance logs.
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate SDS sheets and coordinate training and instruction with management and/or the hospital’s OSHA Safety Officer on any pertinent information regarding hazardous chemicals and/or products.
• Oversee physical inventory counts for quarterly and year-end to assure accurate numbers as dictated by the hospital’s management.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, repair, and ordering
• Work well with all team members and ensure that your actions support the hospital, the doctors, and the practice philosophy
• Has transportation and is able to run errands as needed for hospital supplies
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Thrive Membership options, medications, and additional
• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems.
• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation to follow through on all responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel), email, and multiple veterinary software systems.
• Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment and office equipment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and motivation skills. Has the ability to effectively solve problems dealing with staff conflict to personnel issues and performance. Has the ability to direct, guide, and assist a group of individuals.
• Requires strong customer service, communication, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Critical thinking - Understanding logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Prefer one year of recent experience in an emergency or specialty setting
• Commitment to working within a team environment
• Positive, will-do attitude!
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Proven ability to multi-task in a busy work setting
• Professional demeanor and outgoing personality

You’ll Grow With Us

Here, you can grow your career as best fits you through access to comprehensive learning and skillset programs. You can build your skills and earn credentials through:

• Our vast, diverse, and free library of continuing education courses - ThriveU
• Live, virtual interactive workshops to develop valuable leadership skills
• A program to designed to teach you the fundamentals of running a pet hospital
• Earn your AVMA-CVTEA Accreditation and become a Vet Tech through our fully accredited distance learning program for veterinary technicians
• Scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement

And, with so many locations nationwide, you can find and move into any specialty, hospital type, or environment. Join us and provide your best care at a clinic that is deeply rooted within its community and bolstered by the resources of Thrive Pet Healthcare.

Benefits – our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions
• Top quality medical, dental, and vision insurance plus health savings account and flexible spending account
• Pet perks including free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions
• 401k with employer contribution and no waiting period
• Tenure-based incentive program and performance bonuses
• Continuing education and development support through our library of free CE courses and paid time off to complete
• Scholarship opportunities and student loan support program and so much more!

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.

The position will require 2 days in inventory management and 2 days as a VT. Shifts will be during the day.