Veterinary Technician
Company: Banfield Pet Hospital
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Job Description:
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internal career site: Certified Veterinary Technician $21 - $27/hr
-- -Full-time Banfield aspires to be a practice whereas 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 - -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 -.
- 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 - -- 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. -Your -wellbeing -matters.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 clientsAs 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
- 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 Potential 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 50% discount for VetGirl
- Opportunities to lend your skills to the local -
- Ability to grow into leadership roles at the field and practice
level Support 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. -Commitment -to -community
-wellnessThrough volunteering efforts, and our programs designed to
benefit local shelters and rescues, we strengthen the pet-human
connections in our communities. Discover how we - -of our people
and profession through the - -(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, Grand Junction , Veterinary Technician, Professions , Grand Junction, Colorado
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