Paid Veterinary Technician Extern
Company: Banfield Pet Hospital
Location: Garland
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONThe primary purpose and
function of the Extern is to 'shadow' the coach veterinary
technician or veterinarian in order to observe and take part in
clinical procedures and to gain various firsthand veterinary
experience and knowledge.Description - ExternalESSENTIAL
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKSLive and exemplify the Five Principles of
Mars, Inc. within self and team.Meet with coach to identify program
expectations and create learning goals.Learn all aspects of
hospital organization and function by observing and participating
in procedures with the coach veterinary technician or 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 or veterinary technician assistance
(depending on skill level), performing surgical assisting
procedures in the presence of coach, 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 PRINCIPLESQuality - 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 /
COMPETENCIESLeadership--- Action-Oriented--- Integrity & Trust---
Peer Relationships--- ListeningFunctional--- Priority Setting---
Communication Skills--- Personal Learning--- ComposureCAPABILITIES
AND EXPERIENCE (CAN DO)Ability to multi-task - Manages multiple
tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among
multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of
accuracy or appearance of frustration.Communication skills - Reads,
writes and speaks fluent English, using appropriate grammar, style
and vocabulary. Correctly spells commonly used English words and
job specific terms. Demonstrates exceptionally strong written and
verbal communication skills.Organizational ability - Demonstrates a
systematic approach in carrying out assignments. Is very orderly
and excels at cutting through confusion and turning chaos into
order.Problem solving skills - Demonstrates a strong ability to
identify, analyze and solve problems. Unusually decisive in
handling difficult problems. Translates problems into practical
solutions.Client service skills - Consistently ensures the team
provides the client with attentive, courteous and informative
service. Gains and shows personal satisfaction from delivering
great service.Intellectual ability - Accurately and consistently
follows instructions delivered in an oral, written or diagram
format. Can provide directions.Mathematical ability - Ability to
add, subtract, multiply and divide, and to compute rate, ratio and
percent; ability to convert units of measurement.Computer skills -
Comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized
software. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.Leadership
skills - Ability to lead and manage projects with a sense of
urgency to get results. Ability to successfully supervise, coach
and mentor others. Displays positive attitude toward all practice
protocols, procedures, and systems.ATTITUDES (WILL DO)Initiative -
Shows willingness and aptitude to use own discretion in taking
appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems; presents
options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures. Takes
on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to
be done.Integrity - Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of
Banfield Pet Hospitals. Exhibits honesty, discretion, and sound
judgment.Cooperativeness - Willing to work with others,
collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly share
relevant information with others.Flexibility - Is open to changing
situations and opportunities and is willing to perform all tasks
assigned.Independence - Able and willing to perform tasks and
duties without supervision.Tolerance for Stress / Resiliency -
Maintains a positive "can do" outlook, rebounds quickly from
frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintains composure and
friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations.SPECIAL
WORKING CONDITIONSAbility to be confident around pets (i.e., dogs,
cats, birds, reptiles, etc.)Client needs and work volume may often
require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of
this job. This position requires special hours including working
weekends and evenings.The noise level in the work environment is
moderately high.Requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to
perform duties while at hospital.Ability to stand, walk, stoop,
kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move)
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.Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception,
and ability to adjust focus.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
TRAININGCurrently enrolled in an AVMA accredited Veterinary
Technician program.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, 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.
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