Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Position Description Veterinary Assistant – Banfield Pet Hospital

• Support veterinarians and veterinary technicians to ensure quality care for all pets.
• Act as the extra eyes, ears and hands for the veterinarian and veterinary technician to maximize productivity.
• Communicate with veterinarians, technicians and associates to maintain patient flow and deliver professional service.
• Prepare and perform procedures that do not require veterinary or technician assistance; prepare for other procedures; ensure client and pet comfort; monitor hospitalized or surgical pets as allowed by state practice acts.
• Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, pet health needs, hospital services and other issues.
• Obtain relevant information and medical history from clients and maintain complete medical charts.
• Ensure safety by using safe restraining techniques and maintaining clean, sterile, and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.
• Assist with surgery as applicable; use NAVTA-guided skills for veterinary assistant duties; mentor other paraprofessionals.
• Adhere to the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. (Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, Freedom).

• Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved Veterinary Assistant program, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old to perform radiography duties.
• One year related experience preferred; customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to perform NAVTA-level skills and duties and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work at a computer for long periods; be comfortable around pets; weekend/evening hours may be required; up to 50 pounds lift; physical requirements as described.
• Noise level moderately high; must have ambulatory ability; exposure to pets, potential hazards including anesthesia, radiology, chemicals.

• Part-time

We are a drug-free, smoke-free, equal opportunity employer. Company policy, Federal and State laws forbid discrimination because of age, color, race, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation or national origin.