Credentialed Veterinary Technician

Banfield Pet Hospital; Union (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking passionate Credentialed Veterinary Technicians to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of pet healthcare, advocating for pets and educating their owners. With a commitment to preventive care, the company fosters a supportive environment that empowers CVTs to excel in their roles. Candidates will enjoy a collaborative culture, competitive salary, and numerous benefits, including flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional growth. If you are dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their families, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Continuing education opportunities

Health Savings Account

Paid short- and long-term disability

Discounts on pet care products

Opportunities for growth and leadership

Volunteer opportunities through Mars Volunteer Program

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT, CVT, or RVT).
• Strong communication skills and dedication to pet care.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians in providing quality veterinary care.
• Assist with surgeries and maintain medical records.
• Educate clients about pet health and wellness.

Skills

Veterinary Technician Licensure

Client Communication

Surgical Assistance

Patient Care Advocacy

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Accredited Vet Tech Program

Tools

PetWare

Job description

Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT)

Banfield Pet Hospital is hiring full-time and part-time CVTs at the following hospital locations:

1. Union Hospital: 948 Springfield Rd, Union, NJ 07083
2. Watchung Hospital: 1515 US Highway 22, Watchung, NJ 07069

The anticipated starting hourly rate for individuals expressing interest in this position is $25 to $36 per hour. Rate to be determined by the schedule, location, experience, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

Who we are

We’re Banfield. You’ve probably seen us around. We started in 1955 as a small practice with big ideas about preventive petcare. We’re now the leading general veterinary care practice in America, where providing high quality preventive care and treatment advances our mission: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. We’d love to have you join our team to help in this mission.

We love pets. You know who else we love? CVTs. We enable CVTs to work at the top of their license and provide them resources and training to feel and work their best. A supportive work environment is important at Banfield, and we cultivate a culture and team based on collaboration, networking, and lifting one another up. Banfield’s here for you so you can be there for pets!

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for CVTs to add their passion, skills, and education to our team. We believe in hiring individuals with diverse perspectives, ideas, and cultures who use their expertise in a way that benefits pets, clients, teams, and communities.

Requirements:

1. Veterinary Technician Licensure, Certification, or Registration (LVT, CVT, or RVT)
2. Or Vet Tech Students who are currently in the process of graduating and completing accreditation

Being a CVT requires much more than AVMA certified credentials. It means bringing your talents, skills, dedication, and a desire for developing alongside your peers. 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 CVTs to adopt our Five Principles — Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom. And, while your on-paper qualifications are of course important, we actively seek out CVTs who thrive on delivering outstanding client and pet experiences.

Role responsibilities

1. Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
2. With each hospital function, assist veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
3. Assist with surgeries and procedures in accordance with your state's Veterinary Practice Act outlined for credentialed veterinary technicians.
4. Communicate with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Optimum Wellness Plan options, medications, and additional treatments.
5. 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.
6. Obtain relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
7. Use safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
8. Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

What we offer

Now the good stuff! We believe in taking care of our employees so they can take care of themselves, their family, and the pets they treat. We value work-life balance too! Here are just a few of the benefits associates are eligible for:

The good stuff

• Competitive salary with paid time off so you can spend time with the people you love
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and loved ones (full-time only)
• Competitive referral program – join our team, bring your friends and get paid!
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Paid short- and long-term disability, including maternity leave
• Paid leave for new parents (full-time only)
• Optimum Wellness Plans for up to three pets plus discounts on Mars, PetSmart, RoyalCanin, and more

Even more good stuff

• Flexible scheduling
• Ability to practice at the top of your license
• Locations all over the US to choose from
• Opportunities for growth and leadership roles at Banfield, Mars, and other divisions of Mars
• Dedicated onboarding and development support so you can grow your career
• Continuing education opportunities paid for by us
• Health and well-being benefits to support quality of life
• National partner conferences for networking and continuing education
• Discount on Fear Free Certification
• Practice-paid subscription to NAVTA, VetGirl, and Vetfolio
• Associate-led equity, inclusion, and diversity groups (we have 7 of them!)
• Awesome opportunities to volunteer through Mars Volunteer Program, like volunteering at coral reef cleanups or on research vessels!

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.