Banfield Externship

Banfield Externship

The primary purpose and function of the Extern is to'shadow' the mentor veterinarian in order to observe and take part in clinical procedures and to gain various firsthand veterinary experience and knowledge.

Essential responsibilities and tasks include:

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
• Meet with mentor to identify program expectations and create learning goals.
• Learn all aspects of hospital organization and function by observing and participating in procedures with the mentor doctor.
• Ensure the safety of pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.
• Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times. This includes performing procedures that do not require veterinarian assistance (depending on skill level), performing surgical procedures in the presence of mentor veterinarian, completing preparatory work for other procedures, ensuring that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital, monitoring hospitalized or surgical pets.
• Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian to ensure the best quality pet care.
• Mentor and be mentored through the objectives of the Externship Program.
• Other job duties as assigned.

The Five Principles are:

• Quality The consumer is our boss, quality is our work and value for money is our goal.
• Responsibility As individuals, we demand total responsibility from ourselves; as associates, we support the responsibility of others.
• Mutuality A mutual benefit is a shared benefit; a shared benefit will endure.
• Efficiency We use resources to the full, waste nothing and do only what we can do best.
• Freedom We need freedom to shape our future; we need profit to remain free.

Hiring qualifications/competencies include:

Leadership:

• Action-Oriented
• Integrity & Trust
• Peer Relationships
• Listening

Functional:

• Priority Setting
• Communication Skills
• Personal Learning
• Composure

Capabilities and experience (can do) include:

• Ability to multi-task
• Communication skills
• Organizational ability
• Problem solving skills
• Client service skills
• Intellectual ability
• Mathematical ability
• Computer skills
• Leadership skills

Attitudes (will do) include:

• Initiative
• Integrity
• Cooperativeness
• Flexibility
• Independence
• Tolerance for Stress / Resiliency

Special working conditions include:

• Ability to be confident around pets
• Client needs and work volume may often require more than 40 hours per week
• The noise level in the work environment is moderately high
• Requires sufficient ambulatory skills
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate up to 50 pounds
• Requires good hand-eye coordination, finger-hand-arm dexterity with the ability to reach and grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment
• Associate is routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances

Experience, education and/or training:

• Bachelor's degree in veterinary medicine or related area required
• Enrolled in a DVM/VMD program at a college of veterinary medicine

Benefits:

• Sick Time: In localities covered by our Sick Plans, eligible Associates will accrue Sick Time based on their hours worked. Associates may accumulate up to Plan maximums, unless state or local law requires otherwise. Hours are carried over from one year to the next on January 31st. Any hours over the Plan limits at that time will be forfeited, unless state or local law requires otherwise.

We are a drug-free, smoke-free, equal opportunity employer. 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 and expression, 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.

We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity enables us to live our Purpose: A Better World for Pets.

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