Vet Assistant Full time

Job Summary

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 treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs clean and organized
• Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans and preventive care
• Mentor other members of the hospital team
• Provide professional, efficient, and exceptional service, ensuring clients and pets are comfortable

• Must be able to perform all required skills of a NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant program at a level that aids in practice efficiency
• Preferred education:
  
  Certificate of completion from a NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant program or equivalent education, training and experience; high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Preferred experience:
  
  Demonstrated ability to perform NAVTA program skills

The Veterinary Assistant receives a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) participation, paid time off, and Optimum Wellness Plans for pets. Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance are offered based on eligibility. Additional benefits include a continuing education allowance, commuter benefits, and access to mental health resources.

Hourly Pay Range: $17.60 – $22.49

We’re looking for Vet Assistants who are dedicated, positive, customer focused, good listeners, and effective communicators, using our Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – as their guide.

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