This is advanced clerical work assisting in administration of the zoo hospital at Metro-zoo.

An employee in this class is responsible for performing a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of the Zoo Veterinarian and the zoo hospital. Work includes assisting the Zoo Veterinarian in preparing the hospital's operating budget, maintaining records, compiling cost analysis and expenditure reports, researching the cost of capital equipment requests and coordinating work with local hospitals and regulatory agencies. The incumbent may utilize laboratory equipment to assist the Zoo Veterinarian in medical procedures, and exercises some independent judgement in the performance of various clerical duties. Supervision may be exercised over a volunteer clerical staff. Supervision is received form the Zoo Veterinarian who reviews work for satisfactory performances through personal observation and review of completed work products.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Monitors, determines and projects budget expenditures; checks for accuracy of budget codes and computations; prepares and researches the cost of capital equipment requests.

Maintains accounting, purchasing, inventory and other hospital records.

Compiles reports to show cost analysis and expenditures.

Researches means to upgrade Metro-zoo's hospital facilities; prepares capital equipment requests.

Coordinates TB testing and vaccination of Metro-zoo personnel with local hospitals.

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of a volunteer clerical staff engaged in typing, filing and general clerical work.

Utilizes laboratory equipment when assisting the Zoo Veterinarian in minor medical procedures.

Coordinates the application process for Metro-zoo's internship program for veterinary students.

Works with regulatory agencies to assure compliance with rules and regulations.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of the operation and administration of a zoo hospital facility.

Considerable knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.

Considerable knowledge of general office procedures and practices.

Knowledge of business English, Spelling, and Arithmetic.

Knowledge of public relation principles and techniques.

Knowledge of general laboratory procedures, principles, methods and materials used in routine laboratory tests.

Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with procedures, rules and regulations and to apply these to work problems.

Ability to keep records and prepare reports.

Ability to research and develop information from a variety of sources.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to perform repetitive laboratory procedures.

Skill in the operation of standardized office equipment.

Skill in manipulative laboratory techniques.

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