Paid Veterinary Technician Extern

BANFIELD EXTERNSHIP

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE AND FUNCTION
The primary purpose and function of the Extern is to shadow the coach veterinary technician or veterinarianin order toobserve and take part in clinical procedures and to gain various firsthand veterinary experience and knowledge.

Description - External

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Live 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 petsclientsand associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques following standard protocols and maintaining clean sterile and organized treatment areas exam rooms and labs.

Provide professionalefficientand 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 theveterinarian toensure the best quality pet care.

Mentor and be mentored through the objectives of the Externship Program.

Other job duties as assigned.

THE FIVE PRINCIPLES

Quality The consumer is ourbossquality 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 / COMPETENCIES
Leadership
Action-Oriented
Integrity & Trust
Peer Relationships
Listening

Functional
Priority Setting
Communication Skills
Personal Learning
Composure

CAPABILITIES 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 Readswritesand 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 attentivecourteousand 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 rateratioand 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 CONDITIONS

Ability 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 skillsin order toperform 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 biologicalhazardsand medication/controlled substances.

EXPERIENCE EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING

Currently 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 federalstateand local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.