Veterinary Technician – 001322

Banfield Pet Hospital; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

401(k) Savings Plan

Health Savings Account

Disability insurance

Optimum Wellness Plans for pets

Discounts

Job summary

Banfield Pet Hospital in Owasso, OK is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Technician to support veterinarians, advocate for pets, and deliver high-quality preventive care to clients.

You will assist surgeries and procedures, help maximize productivity, maintain medical records, and educate clients about wellness plans and treatments.

We offer comprehensive benefits, ongoing learning, and a clear path to grow your veterinary career within Banfield's extensive network.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinary technician status required or eligible in Oklahoma.
• Proven ability to assist multiple tasks in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Strong communication with clients about pet health and care plans.

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality care and advocate for pets.
• Assist with surgeries and procedures and maintain patient flow.
• Educate clients about wellness plans, medications, and treatments.
• Maintain comprehensive medical records and use practice systems effectively.
• Use safe restraint techniques and keep exam rooms and labs clean and organized.
• Mentor and support fellow team members.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Client education

Medical record documentation

Team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

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 to 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 Being a 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 our Five Principles €” Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom. And, while your on-paper qualifications are of course important, we actively seek out vet techs who thrive on delivering outstanding client and pet experiences. Your wellbeing matters. We know that your real passion for pet well-being is why you chose this profession.

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 vet tech, we want you to take full advantage of work and play through:

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

Potential as Big as Your Passion

Whether you are a newly certified or an experienced vet tech, 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 vet tech by providing:

• Performance Development Plans (PDP) designed to help you define and achieve your career goals
• Practice-paid continuing education opportuni