Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital•Yukon, OK

29d•$15 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

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

Action Oriented
Customer Focused
Good Listeners
Effective Communicators

Nice To Haves

Dedication to their work
Positive attitude
Use of Five Principles -- Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – as their guide

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

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth) with company match
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources (free coaching and counseling sessions)
Associate Life Insurance (company-paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance
Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Paid Parental Leave (for birth and adoption)
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 (hospital stays, critical illness, and accidents)
Legal Plan
Identity Protection
Commuter Benefits
Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets
Exclusive Discounts