Veterinary Assistant

Overview

Veterinary Assistant Careers at Banfield Pet Hospital

For those who want to put their love of pets into action, there are few jobs more rewarding than that of Vet Assistant. While working closely with other pet health care professionals at Banfield, you ll have the chance to advocate for pets and educate clients on all aspects of pet health. In addition, if your goal is to advance in your career, you ll have access to a variety of learning and development opportunities along the way.

Job Description 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.

• A Day in the Life of a Banfield Veterinary Assistant: provide professional, efficient and exceptional service at all times, ensuring client and pet comfort in the hospital.
• Use technical skills daily, within state practice acts and NAVTA guidelines for veterinary assistant skills and duties.
• 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 Optimum Wellness Plans and the importance of preventive care.
• Mentor other members of the hospital team.

• Education/Licenses: Certificate of completion from a NAVTA-approved veterinary assistant program or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 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.

• Commitment Beyond
  
  Qualifications:
  
  every associate including the Vet Assistant has an important contribution to make to the veterinary team. Five Principles to guide us:
  Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom.
• Action Oriented;
  Customer Focused;
  Good Listeners;
  Effective Communicators.

• Benefits for a Banfield Veterinary Assistant: personal wellness and professional development through a generous benefits package.
• Personal Health, Savings, and Wellness Benefits: 401(k) participation, paid time off and Optimum Wellness Plans for your pets; medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance offered based on eligibility.

• Potential as Big as Your Passion: performance development plans, relevant learning opportunities, networking events, and ways to offer your skills to your community.
• A Support Structure: leadership across corporate headquarters, the field and hospital level to help you thrive in pet health care.

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