Experienced Veterinary Assistant

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 associates, and the continuity of quality veterinary care.

Certificate of completion from a NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant program or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 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.

• Help maintain the flow of patients.
• Communicate with veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
• Carry out or set up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet tech assistance.
• Adhere to hospital standards that keep pets safe and keep treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs clean and organized.
• Educate clients about the Optimum Wellness Plans and the importance of preventive care.
• Mentor other members of the hospital team.

• Action Oriented
• Customer Focused
• Good Listeners
• Effective Communicators
• Caring for Those Who Care

All Veterinary Assistants receive a generous benefits package that includes 401(k) participation, paid time off, and Optimum Wellness Plans for pets. In addition, medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance are offered based on eligibility.

Additional benefits include retirement plans, student debt relief (for full‑time DVMs), paid time off and holidays, mental health resources, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, parental leave, continuing education allowance, backup child and elder care resources, fertility support, digital exercise therapy, voluntary protection benefits, legal and identity protection plans, commuter benefits, and free wellness plans for pets.

$18.40 - $23.51 per hour (Depending on experience, skill level, and location).

Banfield Pet Hospital is a drug‑free, smoke‑free 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, protected veteran status, or disability status. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every Banfield location.

Banfield is a community of caring people committed to creating a better world for pets. We support the personal wellness and professional development of our associates through a comprehensive total rewards package.