Veterinary Technician

Job Description\n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n Non-Credentialed Veterinary Technician\n\n\nA Day in the Life of a Banfield Veterinary Assistant\n\nThe Vet Assistant provides professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times, making sure that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital. You will use your technical skills on a daily basis, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties. Other responsibilities include:\n· Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.\n· With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.\n· Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.\n· Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Optimum Wellness Plan® options, medications, and additional treatments.\n· 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.\n· Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.\n· Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.\n· Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.\n· Helping maintain the flow of patients\n· Communicating with the veterinarian and vet techs\n· Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance\n· Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized\n· Educating clients about our Optimum Wellness Plans® and the importance of preventive care\n· Mentoring other members of the hospital team\nCommitment Beyond Qualifications\nEvery associate including the Vet Assistant has an important contribution to make to the veterinary team. We’re looking for Vet Assistants who are dedicated to their work, have a positive attitude and use our Five Principles -- Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – as their guide. In addition, our Vet Assistants are:\n· Action Oriented\n· Customer Focused\n· Good Listeners\n· Effective Communicators\nCaring for Those Who Care: Benefits for a Banfield Veterinary Assistant\nWhen it comes to benefits, we support your personal wellness and professional development. We offer a wide range of perks and programs that help you take care of yourself and your family—including your pets.\n\nPersonal Health, Savings, and Wellness Benefits\nEvery team member needs to be appreciated. All Vet Assistants receive a generous benefits package including 401(k) participation, paid time off and Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets. In addition, medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance is offered to associates based on eligibility.\n\nPotential as Big as Your Passion\nWhether you’re a new Vet Assistant, have been working for years or are changing careers, we’ll support your professional growth with:\n· Performance development plans designed to help you reach your established careers goals\n· Relevant learning opportunities\n· Networking events · Ways to offer your skills to your community\nA Support Structure That Helps You Thrive\nWe’ve created a one-of-a-kind leadership structure throughout our practice that includes support from our Corporate headquarters, the field and hospital level. Together we are a team, making a real impact on pet health care in hospitals, communities and the field of veterinary medicine.\n\nStart your Banfield Career as a Veterinary Assistant\nLearn more about the impact you can make as part of a Banfield hospital team and see how we support the wellness of our people and profession.\n\nView the full job description or if you’re ready to make your move, apply today!\n\nWE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.\nBanfield 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, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n The pay range for this role is\n \n \n \n \n \n \n$15.99 - $20.44 Hourly\n\n \n \n The pay range listed reflects a general hiring range for the area, with the specific rate determined based on the candidate’s experience, skill level, and education, and may vary depending on location or applicable minimum wage laws. \n \n \n \n Here at Banfield, we prioritize your well-being and professional growth by offering a comprehensive total rewards package, including health, wellness, and financial support for you, your family, and even your pets. Check out some of our “Meow-velous” benefits: \n \n \n \n \n Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Enjoy peace of mind knowing your health and wellness are our top priorities. We've got your essential medical, dental, and vision care covered.\n \n \n \n \n \n Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth): Invest in your future and enjoy a generous company match to help you build a secure financial future.*\n \n \n \n \n \n Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full-Time DVMs): At Banfield, we understand the significant financial burden of student debt on veterinarians. We are committed to supporting our veterinary professionals and believe that addressing student debt is crucial for the long-term health of the veterinary profession. \n \n \n \n \n \n Paid Time Off and Holidays: Take a break, recharge your wellbeing, and celebrate days of personal significance with paid time off and holidays.*\n \n \n \n \n \n Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources: Your mental health matters. Access our industry-leading resources, including free coaching and counseling sessions, to support your overall wellbeing and help you thrive.*\n \n \n \n \n \n Associate Life Insurance (company-paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance: Protect your loved ones with our company-paid Associate life insurance and have the option to purchase additional coverage for extra peace of mind.\n \n \n \n \n \n Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability: Feel secure knowing that if you face a temporary or long-term disability, you’ll have financial protection.\n \n \n \n \n \n Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Save on healthcare and dependent care expenses by setting aside pre-tax money. It's a smart way to manage your budget and take care of your needs.\n \n \n \n \n \n Health Savings Account (HSA): Make the most of your healthcare dollars with a tax-advantaged HSA, allowing you to pay for medical expenses with pre-tax funds.\n \n \n \n \n \n Paid Parental Leave: We support growing families with paid parental leave for both birth and adoption, giving you precious time to bond with your new family addition.\n \n \n \n \n \n Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions): Banfield is committed to supporting the professional growth of our Associates. This allowance provides financial assistance to pursue continuing education opportunities.*\n \n \n \n \n \n Back-Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources: When life's unpredictable moments arise, our backup care and family support benefits provide the help you need to keep things running smoothly.*\n \n \n \n \n \n Fertility and Family Building Support: We're here for you on your journey to parenthood, offering comprehensive support for fertility treatments and family-building options.\n \n \n \n \n \n Digital Exercise Therapy: Stay active and healthy with our digital exercise therapy program, designed to fit your busy lifestyle, and keep you moving.\n \n \n \n \n \n Voluntary Protection Benefits: Get peace of mind with protection against the unexpected. You can purchase coverage to help support you financially during hospital stays, critical illness, and accidents.*\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n Legal Plan: Gain extra peace of mind with our affordable and accessible legal plan which includes coverage for a wide range of legal needs.*\n \n \n \n \n \n Identity Protection: Identity Protection helps safeguard your personal information by alerting you to suspicious activity and providing support if your information is stolen.*\n \n \n \n \n \n Commuter Benefits: Say goodbye to commuting stress with our commuter benefits, making your daily journey more convenient and cost-effective.*\n \n \n \n \n \n Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets: We care about your furry friends too! Enjoy three free wellness plans to ensure your pets receive the best preventive and general care.*\n \n \n \n \n \n Exclusive Discounts: Unlock a world of savings with our wide variety of exclusive discounts on products and services, making life more affordable and enjoyable.*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. Full-time (FT) Associates are eligible for all benefit programs (Student Debt Program available for FT DVMs only); Part-time Associates are eligible for those benefits with an asterisk (*). \n \n