CVT Surgery Suite FT

Full Job Description

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 as a Surgery CVT:

• Support veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
• Take a lead role with surgeries and procedures in accordance with Oregon’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 OR and treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.
• Be willing to guide, mentor, and support fellow team members.

Banfield Pet Hospital West Linn is a stand alone hospital looking to hire a Veterinary Technician who will primarily work with our DVMs and Veterinary Assistants to efficiently and safely run surgical procedures. The Veterinary Technician is a vital part of our hospital team and is highly utilized in our setting. Our hospital has five amazing Veterinarians with an approach that emphasizes preventative care, surgery, and dentistry. We are seeking a candidate who is willing to adopt our five principles: quality, responsibility, mutuality, efficiency and freedom. We are a team of motivated individuals who thrive on delivering outstanding client and pet experiences and are looking for a CVT who feels the same!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Veterinary Technician Certification or License (CVT, RVT, LVT, or LVMT) preferred (but not required), valid CVT credentials in Oregon, or pending credentials within 3-6 months
• Candidates who do not possess Veterinary Technician Certification or Licensure, but have relevant experience with a strong desire to become licensed within 2-3 years, are encouraged to apply. Tuition Assistance for the Penn Foster Veterinary Technician program is available for qualified candidates.
• Ability to assist in animal restraint, lift up to 40 lbs., and work on your feet all day

What’s in it for you?

• 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 opportunities along with the opportunity to attend partner conferences
• Free membership to NAVTA, practice-paid subscription to VetFolio, and a 50% discount for VetGirl
• Opportunities to lend your skills to the local communities where you live and serve
• Ability to grow into leadership roles at the field and practice level

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Veterinary technician experience: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CVT license (Preferred)

Shift Availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place