Veterinary Technician Shift Lead (RVT)

Banfield Pet Hospital

76d • $23 - $33

About The Position

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 Georgia Registered/Licensed 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.

Requirements

• Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) based on state requirements.
• Commitment beyond qualifications: Being a veterinary technician requires much more than AVMA certified credentials.
• Show 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a veterinary practice.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively recruit new clients by promoting hospital services, Optimum Wellness Plans, preventative care and pet health needs.
• Manage routing the flow of clients and pets to ensure superior client care and maximum productivity of the veterinary medical team.
• Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times.
• Encourage hospital visits, welcome clients and pets, ensuring that they are comfortable in the hospital, educate them about their pet's health.
• Perform or prepare procedures that do not require veterinarian assistance, complete preparatory work for other procedures, and monitor hospitalized or surgical pets.
• Upon approval from supervising veterinarian, perform veterinary technician appointments.
• Assist incoming clients by completing the required documentation, entering all pet information and history in the computer.
• Assist outgoing clients by providing all necessary instructions, information and invoices, dispensing prescription items per the veterinarian's instructions.
• Manage the finances by maintaining accurate balances and utilizing proper opening and closing procedures.
• Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian to ensure the best quality pet care.
• Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical charts.
• Ensure the safety of pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques.
• Assist with surgery as applicable.
• Train and mentor new paraprofessional associates.
• Quality check medical records, go home medications, regulatory documentations, hospital cleanliness, and timeliness of doctors seeing exam room patients.
• Utilize technical skills to the fullest, within state practice acts regarding the duties of credentialed veterinary technicians.
• Conduct administrative functions as necessary.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth).
• Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full-Time DVMs).
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources.
• Associate Life Insurance (company-paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Continuing Education Allowance (for Eligible Positions).
• Back-Up Child and Elder Care & Family Support Resources.
• Fertility and Family Building Support.
• Digital Exercise Therapy.
• Voluntary Protection Benefits.
• Legal Plan.
• Identity Protection.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets.
• Exclusive Discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees