SafetyCall International, PLLC/Pet Poison Helpline Hiring for Work from Home Non-Credentialed Veterinary Technicians at Remote Full Time

Non-Credentialed Veterinary Support Staff are assigned to different phone lines based on our company needs and the applicant’s background/experience. Below you will find information on the different phone lines we’re currently hiring for, as well as information about schedules, training, and pay ranges. Please review and select which phone line(s) you are most interested in when completing the application.

Veterinary Information Specialist I, Job Description: The Veterinary Information Specialist I position is responsible for responding to incoming cases on Pet Poison Helpline via telephone or chat regarding potential toxic exposures, poisonings, and other adverse events from pet owners. Specialists take full histories and details of the events, triage the cases, and provide accurate medical, health, and safety information to the callers. Specialists document each case in an electronic record and follow up as necessary to ensure the well-being of the animals and facilitate adverse event ing.

Schedule:

Part-time: Works 20 hours per week. Shifts listed below. Employee will work 4days/week, with each shift being 5-hours. Employees will be scheduled set days, typically following every other week rotation. This includes working every other weekend (both Saturday and Sunday), as well as rotation of holidays. Work weeks run Saturday through Friday. Shift start and end times are scheduled in advance and will vary from day to day.

• Evening Shift:
  • Shifts are scheduled between 4pm and 11pm CST

Veterinary Industry Representative I, Job Description:
The Veterinary Industry Representative I (VIR) position is responsible for responding to incoming cases through SafetyCall International via telephone regarding potential adverse events and other questions or concerns from pet owners and veterinary professionals. The VIR will take full histories and details of the events, triage the cases, and provide accurate medical, health, and safety information to the callers. VIR’s document each case in an electronic record and follow up as necessary to ensure the well-being of the animals and facilitate adverse event ing. Given the nature of the position, many pet owners are calling under stressful circumstances and are therefore in distress. VIRs must be able to manage cases under pressure and be comfortable talking to people in various emotional states.

Schedule:
Option #1 Full-time: Works 40 hours per week. Shifts listed below. Employee will work 4 days/week, with each shift being 10.5 hours. Employees will be scheduled set days, typically following every other week rotation. This includes working every other weekend (both Saturday and Sunday), as well as rotation of holidays. Work weeks run Saturday through Friday. Shift start and end times are scheduled in advance and will vary from day to day.

• Mid Shift:
  • Shifts will be scheduled between the hours of 10am-10:30pm CST.
• Evening Shift: (eligible for a $2/hour shift differential)
  • Shifts will be scheduled between the hours of 2pm-2:30am CST.

Option #2 Full-time: Works 32 hours per week. Shift listed below. Employee will work 4 days/week, with each shift being 8.5 hours. Employees will be scheduled 4 days between Monday and Friday and the days scheduled will vary from week to week. Holidays and weekends are not required for this position. Work weeks run Saturday through Friday. Shift start and end times are scheduled in advance and will vary from day to day. Limited time-off requests are granted during the busy season (May-September).

• Day Shift:
  • Shift will be scheduled between the hours of 8am-5pm CST.

Training Requirements for all positions/shifts:
Full-time and Part-time candidates must be able to commit to a 4-week (6-week for the Overnight Veterinary Information Specialist I position), full time, paid, remote training process up front. Training schedules are determined in advance and may include daytime/evening hours as well as weekends. Currently, we are unable to work with any scheduling conflicts during the training process. After training is complete the shift you are hired for will begin.

Required Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• At least 3 year’s experience performing veterinary technician duties in a veterinary facility.
• Ability to work varying shifts including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Above average proficiency with keyboarding, PCs, Microsoft Office, and common computer software and hardware.
• Ability to accurately add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, ratios and percentages.
• Verbal and written communication that is clear, concise, accurate, professional, empathetic, and compassionate on a regular basis, including during stressful or high-pressure situations and interactions.
• Strong attention to detail and spelling with the ability to accurately enter data with very few errors.
• Ability to attend to multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to gather and analyze complex or diverse information.
• Customer service focused attitude and behavior.
• Maintain confidentiality of clients’ products, procedures, and case detail as well as SCI’s operating procedures.
• Remote employees must be able to meet and maintain IT requirements following SCI policies.

Remote Agent Requirement:
Details on internet and phone setup for remote employment can be found on our careers page. In addition, employees must also have a space that allows them to work without interruptions or distractions, and must not have any other responsibilities during the time they are working such as caring for animals or dependents.

Pay & Benefits:

• The starting pay range is a base rate between $18-$19/hour (plus shift differentials if applicable and noted above).
• Employees who work weekend phone shifts between the hours of 12am CST on Saturday through 4am CST on Monday will receive an additional $5/hour differential on top of their base rate and any other differentials that they have.
• Pay varies based on the individual where we look at several factors including education, experience, and credentials. Pay will be discussed on an individual basis in the interview process.
• We also have many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, pet and other supplemental insurance options, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, company paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance, CE & license reimbursement, incentive programs, and more!

Application Follow-up:
Due to the large number of applicants we receive and the unique nature of this position, we are not always able to respond to every candidate who applies. If we plan to move forward with you, you can expect to receive a response from us within a week of completing your application. If you do not hear from us, please know that we appreciate your interest, but we have moved forward with other candidates at this time.