Veterinary Support Specialist (Remote)

Patterson Veterinary Support Specialist

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.

Job Description :

The Veterinary Support Specialist properly responds to incoming customer requests, via phone, email, and / or chat session, to ensure the customer's questions are answered in a timely manner. This includes receiving, prioritizing, documenting, and actively resolving customer requests and escalating incidents when considered appropriate and necessary to maintain service level expectations. Problem resolution may involve the use of diagnostic and help request tracking tools, as well as require that the individual give hands-on help at the desktop level. This job has remote opportunities available!

Major Duties :

• Respond to incoming customer requests via phone, email, and / or chat sessions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve customer issues in a timely manner including the use of software updates, drivers, knowledge bases, and FAQ resources on the Internet / Intranet to aid in problem resolution.
• Maintain technical expertise and proficiency with all related and relevant software and computer systems.
• Follow-through and tracking to ensure escalated and active issues are researched and resolved in such a manner to meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with customers for follow-up when required.
• Maintain relevant skills and credits via internal support continuing training courses.
• Follow established department processes and procedure.
• Escalating issues and communicating appropriately with peers and management to ensure customer issues are addressed in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Critical Competencies :

Technical Expertise : Maintains technically relevant skills and demonstrates the ability to apply technical skills in solving business / technical problems.

Customer Engagement : Builds a rapport with the customer, understands and represents the customer needs when making business decisions and communicating internally; Guides customers to best solutions.

Flexibility : Easily adapts to new methods and procedures; assists others embrace disruptions as opportunities for improvement; responds to change initiatives with positive outlook and energy.

Communication : Actively listens and communicates clearly and effectively both verbally and non-verbally. Demonstrates compassion and understanding; open to other view points in the interest of achieving best possible outcomes. Builds positive relationships, uses tact in sensitive situations.

Self-Management : Ability to prioritize time and tasks with little direction in order to complete work on schedule; organized and efficient; ability to bring order to complex and competing demands.

Action Orientation : Takes initiative and action with a drive to achieve and be successful; seeks out challenging situations; encourages others with positive and energetic support and enthusiasm.

Interpersonal Effectiveness : Maintains credibility by following through with commitments; Takes responsibility for mistakes; exhibits professional and appropriate emotional response to situations.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Compensation : $17.76 / hr plus benefits

Schedule : Candidates in Central Time are preferred; availability from 7 : 30AM-5 : 30PM with some rotational on-call required.

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

The potential compensation range for this role is below. The final offer amount could exceed this range, based on various factors such as candidate location (geographical labor market), experience, and skills. $15.19 - $18.65

EEO Statement

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse / family member of a protected veteran; or disability.