Vet Assistant PT - Glenarden Woodmore

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Effective: 10/1/2024

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.

• 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 the treatment areas, exam rooms and labs clean and organized.
• Educate clients about our Optimum Wellness Plans® and the importance of preventive care.
• Mentor other members of the hospital team.

• Preferred Education:
  
  Certificate of completion from a NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Experience:
  
  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.

• Action Oriented
• Customer Focused
• Good Listeners
• Effective Communicators

• Pay Range: $15.19 – $26.57 per hour (dependent on experience, skill level and education).
• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Basic Life (company paid) & Supplemental Life.
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability (company paid).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Legal Plan.
• Health Savings Account with company funding.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Student Debt Program (for FT DVMs).
• Continuing Education allowance for eligible positions.
• Free Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets’ preventive and general care.
• Benefits eligibility is based on employment status. FT associates are eligible for all benefits programs; PT associates are eligible for those benefits highlighted with an asterisk*.

• Performance development plans designed to help you reach your established career goals.
• Relevant learning opportunities.
• Networking events.
• Ways to offer your skills to your community.

Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.