vet assistant midtown 1412

Banfield Pet Hospital•Miami, FL

8d•$15 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Veterinary Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians to ensure high-quality pet care and maximize productivity. This position involves direct interaction with pets and clients, maintaining medical records, and ensuring a safe and clean environment. The assistant will perform or prepare for procedures, monitor hospitalized or surgical pets, and educate clients on pet health and hospital services. This role requires utilizing technical skills within state practice acts and NAVTA guidelines, and potentially mentoring other paraprofessionals.

Requirements

Must be able to apply through internal career site if a current associate.
Must log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs if a current associate.
Must be able to utilize safe restraining techniques.
Must be able to follow standard protocols.
Must be able to maintain clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.
Must be able to utilize technical skills to the fullest, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a veterinary assistant.

Responsibilities

Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team.
Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to ensure the best quality pet care and to maximize the veterinarian's and veterinary technician’s productivity.
Communicate with veterinarian, veterinary technicians and all other associates to maintain the flow of patients.
Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times.
Perform or prepare procedures that do not require veterinarian or veterinary technician assistance.
Complete preparatory work for other procedures.
Ensure that clients and pets are comfortable in the hospital.
Monitor hospitalized or surgical pets as allowed in the state practice acts.
Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, pet health needs, hospital services and other issues.
Obtain relevant information and history from clients and maintain proper and complete medical charts.
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.
Assist with surgery as applicable.
Utilize technical skills to the fullest, within state practice acts and as outlined in the NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.
Mentor other paraprofessionals.

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
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 program
Voluntary Protection Benefits (hospital stays, critical illness, accidents)
Legal Plan
Identity Protection
Commuter Benefits
Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets
Exclusive Discounts on products and services