Veterinary Technician
Company: Banfield Pet Hospital
Location: Glendale
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
Registered Veterinary TechnicianBanfield aspires to be a
practice where as a team, we make a positive impact on pet health
care in hospitals, communities, and the field of veterinary
medicine. And we believe hiring people with diverse perspectives,
ideas, and cultures permits us to deliver the highest quality of
preventive care.As a Banfield Certified Veterinary Technician, you
will work alongside pet health care industry experts to make a
difference in the lives of the pets and clients we serve. With the
chance to utilize your veterinary knowledge, communication skills,
and love for pets, this role will afford you the opportunity to
define a clear career path for continued growth and
learning.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
qualificationsBeing a Certified Veterinary Technician requires much
more than AVMA certified credentials. It means bringing your
talents, skills, dedication, and a desire for developing alongside
your peers. But, most importantly, it means 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.As we do with all our associates, we look to our vet techs to
adopt our Five Principles - Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality,
Efficiency, and Freedom. And, while you're on-paper qualifications
are of course important, we actively seek out vet techs who thrive
on delivering outstanding client and pet
experiences.Yourwellbeingmatters.We know that your real passion for
pet well-being is why you chose this profession. At Banfield, we
believe it is just as important to support the well-being of those
who devote their lives to this cause. Through our extensive network
and support structure, Banfield offers a wide array of benefits and
programs, empowering you to focus on yourself and your family, as
you care for pets and clients.As a Banfield CVT, we want you to
take full advantage of work and play through:
- 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
- $750 annual allowance for Continuing Education
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- 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 morePotential as Big as Your
PassionWhether you are a newly certified or experienced CVT, a job
at Banfield opens the door to exploring the next best move in your
career. We are committed to helping you grow as a CVT by providing:
- Performance Development Plans (PDP) are designed to help you
define and achieve your career goals
- Practice-paid continuing education opportunities along with the
opportunity to attend partner conferences
- Free membership to NAVTA, practice-paid subscription to
VetFolio, and a 100% paid subscription for VetGirl and
VetFolio
- Opportunities to lend your skills to the local communities
where you live and serve
- Ability to grow into leadership roles at the field and practice
levelSupport that helps you thriveWe've created a structure that
includes leadership and support at the hospital level, in the
field, and at our headquarters, all with one goal in mind: helping
you deliver quality care for all
pets.CommitmenttocommunitywellnessThrough volunteering efforts, and
our programs designed to benefit local shelters and rescues, we
strengthen the pet-human connections in our communities. Discover
how we support the well-being of our people and profession through
the Mars Volunteer Program (MVP).So, what are you waiting for?Make
your move and apply today!Banfield Pet Hospital - strongly supports
and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work
environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is
an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status. If
you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation,
please let us know. Banfield Pet Hospital follows all applicable
federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in
employment in every Banfield location.
Keywords: Banfield Pet Hospital, Glendale , Veterinary Technician, Healthcare , Glendale, Arizona
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