Inventory Specialist

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital - Wildwood; Wildwood (MO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital - Wildwood is seeking a full-time Inventory Specialist to manage and maintain inventory systems to ensure supplies are available for exceptional patient care. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and organized.

This role includes responsibilities such as handling purchasing, maintaining inventory levels, overseeing receipts, and assisting with audits. A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and professional development opportunities is offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 30 lbs unassisted.
• Proficient in working on a computer for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Handle purchasing activities and manage purchase orders.
• Maintain inventory levels and reorder quantities.
• Oversee receipts of inventory items.
• Manage stock rotation and coordinate returns.
• Assist with inventory counts and audits.
• Audit patient visit lists for accuracy.
• Document KPIs and track charges.

Skills

Knowledge of veterinary services and protocols

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

High School Diploma

2-year College Degree or RVT preferred

Job description

Inventory Specialist

Salary: $18.00 – $25.00/hr.

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., alternating 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. shifts, with rotating weekends. Reliability and a positive, team‑oriented attitude are essential.

Fox Creek – Wildwood is hiring a full‑time Inventory Specialist to manage and maintain the hospital’s inventory systems and ensure our team has the supplies and products needed to deliver exceptional patient care. Our ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, organized, and passionate about supporting a high‑functioning veterinary team.

What to Expect as an Inventory Specialist with Fox Creek – Wildwood

• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and a 401(k) plan for full‑time employees
• Professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Handle purchasing activities in compliance with clinic policies and within budget, including managing purchase orders and tracking backorders and inaccuracies.
• Maintain appropriate levels of quantity on hand, reorder levels, and reorder quantities in the practice management software system.
• Oversee all receipts of inventory items and maintain the barcoding system with the support of the inventory assistant.
• Manage stock rotation following the “first in, first out” method and coordinate returns of overstock, short‑dated, or outdated items to vendors for credit.
• Assist with weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory counts, including DEA/BNDD substance logging and audits in accordance with legal requirements.
• Assist in updating inventory costs and pricing in software to reflect accurate product markup or margin, while identifying waste and minimizing product duplication.
• Audit patient visit lists (PVLs) and open transactions to identify missed charges, incomplete entries, and open prescriptions that need to be restocked.
• Document KPIs and captured charges, guide team members as needs arise, and work with the supervisor to assess discount trends and reasons.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; 2-year College Degree or RVT preferred.
• Knowledge of veterinary services, protocols, and products preferred.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs unassisted and work on a computer for extended periods of time.
• Strong communication skills and ability to problem‑solve effectively with the medical team.

About Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital in Wildwood, MO

Fox Creek Veterinary Hospital was founded in October 2000 with the mission to provide the very best care combined with the latest and most up‑to‑date facilities and equipment. Our staff, as a team, is dedicated through continuing education and compassion to provide our patients with the level of care we would demand for our own pets. As an AAHA‑Accredited practice, these principles are our passion and by fulfilling them we are living our dream of knowing that we make a difference by helping animals every day. We are happy to see Canine, Feline, Equine, and Pocket Pets!