Veterinary Support Specialist - Waukesha, United States - Patterson

Patterson

Verified Company

Waukesha, United States

4 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success.

One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture.

Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment.

We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

Hybrid schedule after fully trained**:

Job Summary

Provide vital technical and clinical support to internal staff for new product development.

Essential Functions (Major Duties)
Technical Support and Training

Works directly with manufacturers and customers to facilitate service repairs, preventative maintenance recommendations and replacement items.
Works directly with sales agents to support sales recommendations, provide competitive analysis of product and aids in client education of product usage.
Assists Service Technicians as needed with parts identification and troubleshooting.
Provides Monitor or Anesthesia Machine Inservice and/or demo training to customers as needed.
Assists with installation questions or difficulties that may need to be resolved.
Assists with requested training or CE events as needed.
Provides support tools and training to new Service Technicians as needed on monitoring and anesthesia.
Attends Regional or National Sales meetings as requested.

Clerical Duties

Issues Work Order (RMA) number for customer repairs at Patterson Veterinary NRC.
Invoices Work Orders when repair has been completed at Patterson Veterinary NRC.
Order entry as needed for internal and external sources.
Issues credits as needed which includes adjusting inventory and the quarantine of vaporizers until credit is processed.
Runs Outstanding Customer Returns report from vaporizer database and call customer/track vaporizer returns to ensure they are received in a timely manner.
Warranty Order entry for Banfield Hospitals as needed.

New Product Development

Researches and reviews new product or competitive product information and updates matrices as needed.

Critical Competencies

Ethics & Integrity:
Acts consistently and makes decisions in the organization's best interest.

Customer Focus:
Makes customers and their needs the primary focus of one's actions.

Drive for Results:
Demonstrates drive, determination, and ownership to achieve both results and success.

Technical Expertise:
Demonstrates and maintains technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas.

Problem Solving:
Uses logic and analytical methods to identify solutions resulting in effective problem resolution.

Self-Management:
Manages time and resources and balances competing demands to ensure work is completed.

Collaboration:
Works effectively with others to achieve a common goal.

Working Conditions

Physical Demand:

Lifting or carrying, light physical activity, up to 25 pounds

Environment Factors:

Operating a computer for up to 8 hours/per day.
Position involves frequent communication with (customers, inside staff, etc.) and requires ability to understand and effectively exchange accurate information.

Travel and On-Call

This position requires mínimal travel (10%) in a national area.
For this position being oncall is not required.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Graduate or Equivalent required.
Certified Veterinary Technician or Equivalent License or Registration (LVT or RVT) required.
Outstanding problemsolving skills.
Outstanding troubleshooting skills.
Courteous and professional phone manner.
Ability to multitask in a fastpaced environment.
Ability to work and contribute to a team environment.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Strong user knowledge of MS Office Suite.
Prior experience in the area of anesthesia and monitoring.
Occasional travel as needed.
Strong organizational skills and focused on being dependable, reliable and punctual.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associates Degree in Applied Science or Bachelor Degree.
Prior customer service or technical support experience.

What's In It For You:

We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:

Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program.
401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays.
Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement).
Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave.
LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program).
Patterson Perks Program.

EEO Statement:

As a people-first company, Patterson promotes a culture that embodies and celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe our employees' unique experiences and differences is what strengthens us and drives our