Vetco Operations Leader ( Driving role) training provided

Petco•West Dundee, IL

11d•$17 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

Want to help pets live their best lives? We’re proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you. Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets and people. Pet First – Protect & Empower. All pets should Live their Best Life. We put the needs of pets and pet parents at the center of everything we do. Foster the Fun – Connect & Bond. Our Passion for pets brings us together! We celebrate the journey of pet parenthood through district experiences, products, and services. Let’s Go! Own & Commit. We are stronger as One Petco team. We bring our unique superpowers and champion authenticity in everyone to drive success. About Petco: We’re proud to be "where the pets go" to find everything they need to live their best lives for more than 60 years — from their favorite meals and toys, to trusted supplies and expert support from people who get it, because we live it. We believe in the universal truths of pet parenthood — the boundless boops, missing slippers, late night zoomies and everything in between. And we’re here for it. Every tail wag, every vet visit, every step of the way. We are 29,000+ strong and together we nurture the pet-human bond in more than 1,500 Petco stores across the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. In 1999, we founded Petco Love. Together, we support thousands of local animal welfare groups nationwide and have helped find homes for approximately 7 million animals through in-store adoption events. Our Mission: The health and wellness company committed to improving the lives of pets, pet parents, and Petco partners.

Requirements

1+ years in a leadership role, including direct customer service experience.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to make decisions, delegate tasks and responsibilities and drive results with hub partners.
Must be compassionate and sympathetic and be able to maintain a professional attitude and demeanor during emotional and stressful situations.
Must have telephone etiquette and basic computer skills.
Must be a team player willing to continue learning, offer creative ideas and accept continual change.
Change agility- Works productively and able to navigate ambiguity or uncertainty while assuming positive intent in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Desire to Learn - Demonstrates flexibility and resilience in response to obstacles, constraints, adversity, and mistakes. Constructively and resourcefully adapts to changing needs, conditions, priorities, or opportunities. Seeks out opportunities to learn from new discoveries, innovations, ways of looking at things, knowledge, and ideas. Invites and incorporates both giving and receiving productive and well-intentioned feedback.
Drive for Results -- Initiate decisive, timely actions to address important issues. Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and a commitment to achieving meaningful results. Sets challenging, clear goals/targets and expectations for achieving business results. Drives initiatives/efforts while taking personal responsibility to make decisions and execute actions.
Must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver’s License and have the ability to operate a motor vehicle (car).
Basic computer skills i.e., Microsoft Office suite

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in the veterinary field is beneficial (not required).

Responsibilities

Oversees the daily operation and manages all aspects of the business to ensure it meets sales and profitability projections.
Completes and submits accounting, inventory management, and payroll paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
Ensure all expenses are maintained within budgeted levels.
Establishes, models, and sustains an environment of proactive customer engagement, seeking to understand customer needs and educate them on the best choice for their pets so they leave confident, satisfied and wanting to return.
Trains, coaches, and supports partners to do the same.
Lead Vetco paraprofessionals to drive operational excellence and efficiencies while maintaining productive and healthy relationships with Veterinarians to drive a positive culture and cohesive team environment.
Point person for all day-to-day functions of their hub including scheduling, equipment function and maintenance, fleet maintenance, inventory control and ordering, partner and DVM scheduling, team training, and handling client concerns.
Responsible for creating a culture that fosters growth and development including, coaching, training, and accountability of paraprofessional partners, in partnership with TVM, Vet Services Support and Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP).
Responsible for maintaining and/or growing staffing levels, which includes recruiting, reviewing job applications, and interviewing job applicants, checking references, conducting pre-employment background checks, hiring, and training to support the business.
Assume scheduling responsibilities for all paraprofessional partners and maintain all hub partner points in accordance with Petco’s punctuality and attendance policy.
Develop quarterly, monthly, and weekly plans in collaboration with the TVM, track results, and ensure goal attainment.
Interface and collaborate with Petco store partners and local VTCH team to drive a seamless partnership and customer experience.
Maintain OSHA standards, uphold and enforce all policies of Petco.
Develop business acumen to identify business trends that support incremental and supplemental growth as well as the mitigation of clinic cancellations.
Manage tasks associated with selection and scheduling of veterinarians in advance of clinics in partnership with Vet Services Support.
Partner with VTCH location management (where applicable) and Petco field leadership to identify business and relationship opportunities and lead or assist in their implementation.
Participate and present material on clinics to store leadership partners.
Responsible for operating a motor vehicle (car) and transporting product, equipment, and partners to their respective clinics.
Patient care always comes first.
Any issues with guest or hub partners are dealt with and resolved as they occur, or as soon as is possible.
Exceptional teamwork and commitment to achieve shared goals to benefit the entire company of Petco.
Collaborate with store support resources, Petco store personnel, and VTCH Team to drive a positive cultural and cohesive team environment!
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.