Veterinary Assistant

About This Role

Working as a Veterinary Assistant at Banfield Pet Hospital offers a rewarding opportunity to put a love of pets into action. This role involves closely supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians, advocating for pets, and educating clients on pet health. It is ideal for individuals dedicated to animal care who wish to advance their careers through available learning and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, efficient, and exceptional service at all times, ensuring clients and pets are comfortable
• Use technical skills daily, within state practice acts and NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant duties
• Help maintain the flow of patients
• Communicate with the veterinarian and vet techs
• Carry out or set up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance
• Adhere to hospital standards that keep pets safe, and treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs clean and organized
• Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans and the importance of preventive care
• Mentor other members of the hospital team

Requirements

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• 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
• Dedicated to work
• Positive attitude
• Guided by the Five Principles: Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom
• Action-oriented
• Customer-focused
• Good listener
• Effective communicator

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including 401(k) participation
• Paid time off and holidays
• Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets (three free plans)
• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance (based on eligibility)
• Performance development plans
• Relevant learning opportunities
• Networking events
• Ways to offer skills to the community
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Retirement Plans (401(k) and Roth) with company match
• Best-in-Class Student Debt Relief Program (for Full-Time DVMs)
• Top-Tier Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources, including free coaching and counseling sessions
• Associate Life Insurance (company-paid) & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability