Veterinary Technician

Banfield Pet Hospital; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a passionate Certified Veterinary Technician to join their team. This role offers the chance to work with experienced professionals and make a significant impact on pet health. With a focus on preventive care, you will support veterinarians, assist in surgeries, and educate clients on pet wellness. The company values diversity and offers extensive benefits, including competitive salaries, continuing education, and opportunities for career growth. If you are dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their owners, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary with paid time off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

$750 annual allowance for Continuing Education

4 weeks of paid parental leave

100% practice paid short- and long-term disability

Optimum Wellness Plans for pets

Various discounts on products and services

Qualifications

• Certified Veterinary Technician with passion for pet care.
• Ability to assist in surgeries and maintain medical records.
• Strong communication skills for client education.

Responsibilities

• Support Veterinarians in delivering quality veterinary care.
• Assist with surgeries and maintain organized treatment areas.
• Communicate health concerns and educate clients on pet care.

Skills

Veterinary Technician Certification

Communication Skills

Client Education

Surgical Assistance

Record Keeping

Education

Veterinary Technician Certification

Tools

PetWare

Job description

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 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 onOptimum Wellness Planoptions, 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 populationresearch.
• 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

Being 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 ourFive Principles— 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.

Yourwellbeingmatters.

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 clients.

As 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

• $750 annual allowance for Continuing Education

• 4 weeks of paid parental leave

• 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 Passion

Whether 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 100% paid subscription for VetGirl and VetFolio
• Opportunities to lend your skills to the localcommunities where you live and serve
• Ability to grow into leadership roles at the field and practice level

Support that helps you thrive

We’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.

Commitmenttocommunitywellness

Through volunteering efforts, and our programs designed to benefit local shelters and rescues, we strengthen the pet-human connections in our communities. Discover how wesupport the well-beingof our people and profession through theMars Volunteer Program(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.