Banfield Externship UP

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BANFIELD EXTERNSHIP 

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE AND FUNCTION 
The primary purpose and function of the Extern is to ‘shadow’ the mentor veterinarian in order to observe and take part in clinical procedures and to gain various firsthand veterinary experience and knowledge.  

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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS 

·       Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.  

·       Meet with mentor to identify program expectations and create learning 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.   This includes performing procedures that do not require veterinarian assistance (depending on skill level), performing surgical procedures in the presence of mentor veterinarian, 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 PRINCIPLES 

·       Quality – 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 / COMPETENCIES 
Leadership 
• Action-Oriented 
• Integrity & Trust 
• Peer Relationships 
• Listening 

Functional 
• Priority Setting 
• Communication Skills 
• Personal Learning 
• Composure 

CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE (CAN DO)