Administrative Support II - ZOO

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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