In accordance with the State Practice Act, students will be provided the opportunity to:
• Gain experience in general pet medicine in a bond-centered practice.
• Understand Banfield’s best practice standards, code of conduct and ethics.
• Understand the concepts of quality medicine and preventive care.
• Understand how both high quality and high case load can complement each other.
• Learn to perform a physical exam and to record a thorough medical history.
• Improve technical skills such as: drawing blood, placing catheters, giving injections, starting fluids, assisting with anesthesia and surgeries under the mentor doctor’s direct supervision.
• Collect and interpret laboratory specimens.
• Learn how to order the appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Learn to establish effective therapeutic plans.
• Learn how to properly restrain dogs, cats and exotic pets for different medical procedures.
• Learn how to efficiently and effectively use hospital equipment.
• Learn how to charge appropriately for services provided and why this is important.
• Learn and practice effective client and team communication skills.
• Learn to work effectively with hospital associates and others critical to your success.
Access to:
MyLearning - an online educational tool which provides learning modules to help hospitals and Central Team Support to gain the
knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary in offering the highest quality care to pets and clients.
Fetch - Banfield intranet (policies, procedures, etc.)
- Participants' role in the hospital is that of a doctor-in-training. 100% of the time will be focused on pursuing learning objectives.
- Participants spend between 32-40 hrs. per week in the hospital, including evenings and weekends; schedule will mirror that of their mentor's
- Come prepared to learn and work hard to get the most out of your experience. Take initiative and actively seek experiences.
- Meet with mentor weekly to identify program expectations and create goals.
- Learn all aspects of hospital organization and function by observing and participating in procedures with the mentor 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.
- Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian to ensure the best quality pet care.