Job summary
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site.Veterinary Technician position at Banfield.Supporting veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.• With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.• Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.• Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Optimum Wellness Plan® options, medications, and additional treatments.• Assist in maintaining relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems, including Banfield's database, PetWare, designed to obtain data for population research.• Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.• Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.
Requirements
• Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT)• Commitment beyond qualifications• Showing up each day with a passion for pets and working with others who believe preventive care is the key to helping pets achieve long and healthy lives.• Adopting Banfield's Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom.• Delivering outstanding client and pet experiences.
Benefits
• Competitive salary with paid time off• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents• Automatic enrollment in 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment• Health Savings Account with annual practice-paid funding of $750 to supplement health care expenses• Automatic enrollment in 100% practice paid short- and long-term disability after 60 days of employment - includes maternity leave• Optimum Wellness Plans (OWPs) for up to three pets• A variety of discounts including Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular, and so much more
