Veterinary Assistant Full Time

Banfield Pet Hospital

96d • $15 - $19

About The Position

The Veterinary Assistant is a key member of the hospital team who supports and assists the veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring the safety of pets, clients and other associates, and the continuity of quality veterinary care. The Vet Assistant provides professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times, making sure that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital. You will use your technical skills on a daily basis, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.

Requirements

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be able to perform all required skills of NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant programs at a level that aids in the efficiency of the practice

Nice To Haves

• Dedicated to work with a positive attitude
• Action Oriented
• Customer Focused
• Good Listeners
• Effective Communicators

Responsibilities

• Helping maintain the flow of patients
• Communicating with the veterinarian and vet techs
• Carrying out or setting up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance
• Adhering to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized
• Educating clients about our Optimum Wellness Plans® and the importance of preventive care
• Mentoring other members of the hospital team

Benefits

• 401(k) participation
• Paid time off
• Optimum Wellness Plans for pets
• Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance
• Performance development plans
• Relevant learning opportunities
• Networking events
• Paid Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Allowance
• Back-Up Child and Elder Care
• Fertility and Family Building Support
• Digital Exercise Therapy
• Commuter Benefits
• Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets
• Exclusive Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees