About this role
Department: Zoo Job ID: 13413 Pay: $17.04 per hour Work Schedule: Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
- For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits . The Veterinary Administrative Support II supports the Sedgwick County Zoo by assisting with clerical tasks in the veterinary department.
- This position is responsible for filing, data entry, and other tasks to assist the office.
- The employee in this position works with information related to animal health care.
- Office Support Schedule and attend meetings for the Veterinary staff; facilitate and record meeting minutes.
- Assist in maintaining department staff schedule to ensure coverage and needs of the zoo.
- Coordinate with staff to schedule veterinary exams at the direction of vet staff.
- Stay up to date on Microsoft desktop applications and ZIMS.
- Complete data entry, retrieval, and filing of records, including reading and relaying information to vet staff.
- Maintain positive communication in representing the department to other zoo departments and outside agencies.
- Able to retrieve or forward records as needed.
- Maintain spreadsheets to track safety requirements for employees.
- Enter information for USDA documents, and store carbon copies.
- Assist vet staff in the necropsy lab as needed.
- Follow all safety protocols and understand Veterinary Department’s role in emergency procedures.
- Purchase Orders Communicate with finance department as needed to complete and update information and required paperwork.
- Order a variety of supplies for the Vet office to maintain inventory and supply needs, including communication with the vet staff as needed.
- Customer Service Schedule and lead tours of the animal hospital as appropriate.
- Help train and assist volunteers.
- Submit work orders for all repair and maintenance items.
- Identify items that require immediate attention and perform routine maintenance as needed.
- Maintain and organize the veterinary office space.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of experience in a customer service, office, or veterinary setting.
- Per Sedgwick County Policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US Driver’s License without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two years of experience in a medical (human or veterinary) clerical setting.
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