Veterinary Technician

3M HEALTHCARE; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Health benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

Health Savings Account

Disability insurance

Discounts

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital in Greenwood, IN is seeking a Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians, advocate for pets, and educate clients while maintaining accurate medical records and data in Banfield’s PetWare system.

You will assist with surgeries and procedures, uphold sterile protocols, mentor teammates, and contribute to preventive care through Optimum Wellness Plans, delivering compassionate care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• CVT/RVT/LVT/LVMT licensure is required.
• Commitment to preventive pet care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care and educate clients.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures and maintain sterile treatment areas.
• Communicate with clients about pet health concerns and treatment options.
• Maintain accurate medical records using Banfield’s practice systems.
• Mentor and support fellow team members to ensure smooth hospital operations.

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, LVMT)

Tools

PetWare

Banfield database

Job description

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. Registered Veterinary Technician Banfield 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 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 qualifications: 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.

Benefits

• 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

Career Growth & Community Engagement

• Performance Development Plans (PDP) 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 communities where you live and serve
• Ability to grow into leadership roles at the field and practice level
• Commitment to community wellness through volunteering efforts, programs that benefit local shelters and rescues, and the Mars Volunteer Program (MVP)

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.