Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Veterinary Assistant – Banfield Pet Hospital. The Veterinary Assistant is a key member of the hospital team who supports and assists veterinarians and veterinary technicians, ensuring safety of pets, clients and other associates, and continuity of quality veterinary care.

• Provide professional, efficient, and exceptional service to clients and pets at all times.
• Use technical skills daily while complying with state practice acts and NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant duties.
• Help maintain the flow of patients.
• Communicate with the veterinarian and vet technicians.
• Carry out or set up procedures that do not require veterinarian or vet technician assistance.
• Adhere to hospital standards that keep pets safe and the 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.

• 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.
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Must be able to perform all required skills of a NAVTA‑approved veterinary assistant program at a level that aids in the efficiency of the practice.

We’re looking for Veterinary Assistants who are dedicated to their work, have a positive attitude, and use our Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency, and Freedom – as their guide. In addition, our Veterinary Assistants are: action‑oriented, customer‑focused, good listeners, effective communicators, and caring for those who care.

Pay range: $15.19 – $19.41 hourly. Specific rate is determined based on experience, skill level, education, and location.

• 401(k) participation with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Optimum Wellness Plans for pets.
• Medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance based on eligibility.
• Retirement plans (401(k) and Roth).
• Student debt relief program for full‑time DVMs.
• Top‑tier mental health and wellbeing resources, including free coaching and counseling.
• Associate life insurance (company‑paid) and supplemental life insurance options.
• Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid parental leave for birth and adoption.
• Continuing education allowance for eligible positions.
• Backup child and elder care, family support resources, and fertility & family building support.
• Digital exercise therapy program.
• Voluntary protection benefits and legal plan for additional coverage.
• Identity protection services.
• Commuter benefits.
• Three free Optimum Wellness Plans for pets.
• Exclusive discounts on products and services.

Performance development plans, relevant learning opportunities, networking events, and community skill‑sharing initiatives. Support from Corporate headquarters, field and hospital levels is designed to help you thrive.