Ethos Veterinary Health
Veterinary Assistant, Supply Chain
Supply Chain - Honolulu, HI - Full Time
Supply Chain Veterinary Assistant
At VERC, our mission is to provide the highest standard of emergency and specialty medicine, offering the most comprehensive and progressive patient care on the Hawaiian Islands.
Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center (VERC) is an advanced 24-hour veterinary emergency and specialty hospital. Our dedicated board-certified specialists and highly-trained emergency professionals provide a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine. Supported by our modern, state-of-the-art facility, we offer a full in-house laboratory, ultrasound, CT, MRI and electrochemotherapy.
About the Job:
As a veterinary assistant in the Supply Chain department, you will report to the Hospital Service Manager and after training, you will be responsible for:
- Receiving and unpacking all shipments to the hospital, prioritizing perishable items.
- Stocking, monitoring, organizing, weekly cycle counting, recording high use items, and conducting walk-throughs to capture low levels and deficiencies.
- Working with the SCC as well as staff to maintain and adjust min and max par levels based on current and forecasted use.
- Stocking and organizing janitorial supplies, break room supplies, office supplies, and all non-medical supplies used in the hospital.
- Pulling and delivering orders placed by the departments after purchased by the SCC.
- Assisting with annual and quarterly full physical inventory counts for VERC in conjunction with the SCC and departments.
- Monitoring, receiving, and handling oxygen and nitrogen tanks.
- Maintaining communication with SCC throughout the day to coordinate priorities.
- Review prescription refill communications left for the Emergency service in the Health Information System (HIS) and fill prescriptions for clients with doctor approval.
- Stock and organize the pharmacy area.
- Review Return-to-Stock (RTS) medications and waste or return as needed.
Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm (one hour break for lunch)
Three hours a day will be devoted to pharmacy responsibilities while the remainder will be devoted to supply chain.
About You:
- Ability to work in a fast paced, highly collaborative environment and commitment to develop long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community is required
- Detail oriented with good organization and time management skills
- Excellent communicator who can identify problems and has a solution-oriented mindset
- Must have the ability to physically move materials weighing up to 60 pounds on a regular basis and the ability to move larger, heavier items on occasion.
- Minimum of two years prior veterinary or hospital experience. Inventory experience preferred.
- Eagerness to learn the skills and knowledge needed for the position with training.
Full time benefits include health with an optional 100% employer paid plan, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, flex spending accounts, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, and a generous CE allowance.
Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 10 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.
Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, Ethos provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.
